Pleasantville, IA vs Winterset, IA

Pleasantville is moderately more affordable than Winterset, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Pleasantville scores 71 compared to 76 for Winterset, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Winterset 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 $943/month in Winterset — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pleasantville is more affordable at $161,500 median vs $181,500.

Median household income in Pleasantville is $67,692 compared to $69,268 in Winterset (-2.3%). Winterset does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Pleasantville spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, less than the 16.3% in Winterset.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.5°F vs 50.9°F). Winterset receives more rainfall at 36.6" per year compared to 36.6" in Pleasantville.