Cost of Living in Plymouth, MA

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36%
Overall NAT. AVG.
11%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
82%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Plymouth Massachusetts National
Cost of living136131100
Groceries111109100
Health care119116100
Housing182169100
Transportation117115100
Utilities120117100
Lifestyle & Entertainment113115100
Household Items112109100
Education & Childcare130127100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Plymouth is 4% higher than the Massachusetts average
  • The cost of living in Plymouth is 36% higher than the national average
  • Plymouth housing is 82% higher than the national average
  • Massachusetts general sales tax is 22% higher than the national average
  • Massachusetts state income tax is 93% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$111,795$9,316$2,608$3,354
      Renters$71,795$5,983$1,675$2,154
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Plymouth, MA, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Plymouth homeowners, is $111,795. This would allow for a maximum of $2,608 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $71,795 which would result in a maximum of $1,675 to be spent on rental costs.

      Massachusetts Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Massachusetts 6.25% 6.25%

      Massachusetts Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Massachusetts 5% 9%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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