Pleasantville, IA vs Red Oak, IA

Red Oak is moderately more affordable than Pleasantville, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Pleasantville scores 71 compared to 63 for Red Oak, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pleasantville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pleasantville is $830/month compared to $768/month in Red Oak — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Red Oak is more affordable at $91,600 median vs $161,500.

Median household income in Pleasantville is $67,692 compared to $52,996 in Red Oak (+27.7%). While Pleasantville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pleasantville spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in Red Oak.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.5°F vs 52.4°F). Pleasantville receives more rainfall at 36.6" per year compared to 31.9" in Red Oak.