Pella, Iowa vs. Mount Pleasant, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Pleasant, Iowa is 11.2% cheaper than Pella, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $44,378 in Mount Pleasant, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Pella, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Pleasant, Iowa is cheaper than Pella, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Mount Pleasant
than in Pella, Iowa
Pella, IA vs. Mount Pleasant, IA
Compared to Pella, Mount Pleasant is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower