Cost of Living in Plymouth, WI

Population 8,913 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023

65
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Plymouth stay well under national norms: a median home value of $195,000 against median household incomes of $67,784 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Wisconsin.

Geographically, Plymouth is about 45 miles north of Milwaukee, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 13% higher than Milwaukee's $172,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 64
Rent 66

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Plymouth

The median home value in Plymouth is $194,900 — 36% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $865/month, 34% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $67,784/year is 9% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Wisconsin's top state income tax rate is 7.7% and the combined sales tax is 5.4%. The climate averages highs of 54.6°F and lows of 35.9°F. Overall, Plymouth has a cost of living index of 65 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 35% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$194,900
36% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$330,312
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$865/mo
34% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.8x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$712
1 BR
$781
2 BR
$997
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR
$1,448
Owner-occupied 65.4%
Renter-occupied 34.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$865
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,479/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
18.4 min
32% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
84.0%
Carpooled
4.3%
Walked
1.2%
Work from home
10.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 7.7%
Total Sales Tax 5.4%
State rate 5.0%
Avg local rate 0.4%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$67,784
9% below avg
Per Capita Income
$36,681
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
4% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.6%
Graduate degree 6.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.2
Male median age 39.8
Female median age 49

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
54.6°F
Avg Low
35.9°F
Annual Precip
29.4"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 273041536575807871584433
Low °F 121424344454585750392818
Precip" 1.100.961.653.303.353.773.423.062.702.761.961.38

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 45 — Good
65%
Good air days/yr
207
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
203
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
14:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
2,172
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Plymouth, WI?

Plymouth has a cost index of 65 (100 = national average). It is 35% below the national average.

What is average rent in Plymouth, WI?

The median gross rent in Plymouth is $865 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Plymouth?

The median home value in Plymouth is $194,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Plymouth?

The median household income in Plymouth is $67,784 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Plymouth, WI?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Plymouth is 5.4%. The Wisconsin state income tax top rate is 7.7%.

Is Plymouth, WI affordable?

Yes, Plymouth is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 65 — about 35% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Plymouth?

Plymouth has average high temperatures of 54.6°F and average lows of 35.9°F. Annual precipitation is 29.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Plymouth at a Glance

Population
8,913
Median Income
$67,784
Home Value
$194,900
Median Rent
$865/mo
Unemployment
4.6%
Avg High Temp
54.6°F
Sales Tax
5.4%
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