Cost of Living in Pleasant Hill, IA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
132.7
100 = national avg
+32.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$58,368
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$137,961
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing148.8
Food116.4
Transportation132.8
Healthcare113.1
Utilities119.6
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,109
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,318
per month
The overall cost of living index in Pleasant Hill is 132.7, which is 32.7% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 148.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $58,368 per year to cover basic expenses.