Mount Pleasant, IA vs Tama, IA

Tama is moderately more affordable than Mount Pleasant, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Mount Pleasant scores 68 compared to 63 for Tama, 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 Mount Pleasant is $773/month compared to $744/month in Tama — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tama is more affordable at $101,200 median vs $145,600.

Median household income in Mount Pleasant is $59,216 compared to $61,944 in Tama (-4.4%). Tama offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Mount Pleasant spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.4% in Tama.

Climate-wise, Mount Pleasant is notably warmer with an average of 51.9°F compared to 47.7°F in Tama. Mount Pleasant receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 32.8" in Tama.