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Cost of living in Plymouth County, MA

Part of the Boston Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,632/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 531,889 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,181 33%
Federal tax $736 20%
Healthcare $480 13%
Groceries $385 11%
Transport $320 9%
Energy $246 7%
State tax $229 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Plymouth County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,204
per month
1 bedroom
$1,181
per month
2 bedroom
$1,787
per month
3 bedroom
$2,018
per month
4 bedroom
$2,070
per month

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Income and earnings in Plymouth County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$109,698
per year
Individual earnings
$55,040
per year
Per capita
$55,965
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Plymouth County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$513,000
Annual property tax
$6,345

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Plymouth County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$172
per month · 28.6¢/kWh
Natural gas
$74
per month
Annual total
$2,952
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Plymouth County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
2.5%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Plymouth County

State and local tax rates for Massachusetts.

State income tax
5.0%
Flat rate
State sales tax
6.3%
Combined sales tax
6.3%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Plymouth County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
32.9 min
Drive alone
71.8%
Public transit
3.3%
Work from home
14.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Plymouth County

What it costs to live in Plymouth County each month.

Single person
$3,632
per month
  • Rent $1,181
  • Energy $246
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $385
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $736
  • State tax $229
Couple
$5,992
per month
  • Rent $1,787
  • Energy $295
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $638
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,466
  • State tax $457
Family
$8,423
per month
  • Rent $2,018
  • Energy $369
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $968
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,466
  • State tax $457

Frequently asked questions about Plymouth County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Plymouth County?

In Plymouth County, MA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,181 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,787 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,018 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Plymouth County?

In Plymouth County, MA, the average household income is $109,698 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $55,040 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Plymouth County?

The estimated cost of living in Plymouth County, MA is approximately $3,632 per month for a single person, $5,992 for a couple, $8,423 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Plymouth County?

The combined sales tax rate in Plymouth County, MA is 6.25%, which includes the Massachusetts state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Plymouth County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Plymouth County, MA would need approximately $3,632 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $109,698 per year ($9,142 per month). Plymouth County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Plymouth County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Plymouth County, MA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 2.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Plymouth County?

The average home value in Plymouth County, MA is $513,000, with average annual property taxes of $6,345, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Plymouth County compare to other areas?

You can compare Plymouth County, MA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Plymouth County is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources