Johnston, IA vs Pleasant Hill, IA

Pleasant Hill is moderately more affordable than Johnston, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Johnston scores 100 compared to 92 for Pleasant Hill, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Johnston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Johnston is $1,288/month compared to $1,204/month in Pleasant Hill — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pleasant Hill is more affordable at $284,100 median vs $346,200.

Median household income in Johnston is $103,430 compared to $86,890 in Pleasant Hill (+19%). While Johnston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Johnston spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Pleasant Hill.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.9°F vs 50.9°F). Pleasant Hill receives more rainfall at 36.6" per year compared to 36.6" in Johnston.