Clinton, IA vs Mount Pleasant, IA

Clinton is moderately more affordable than Mount Pleasant, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Clinton scores 64 compared to 68 for Mount Pleasant, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mount Pleasant can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clinton is $751/month compared to $773/month in Mount Pleasant — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clinton is more affordable at $115,400 median vs $145,600.

Median household income in Clinton is $57,493 compared to $59,216 in Mount Pleasant (-2.9%). The higher salaries in Mount Pleasant partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Clinton spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 15.7% in Mount Pleasant.