salaryRent is lower than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income. Most homes (78.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $52,040 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Iowa cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Iowa. It is number 63 of 86 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pleasant Hill?
Share of households by yearly income. 29.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pleasant Hill
| Size | Pleasant Hill | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,122 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,224 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,529 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pleasant Hill overall?
Everyday prices in Iowa overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Pleasant Hill, so the Iowa figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pleasant Hill
Life in Pleasant Hill
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pleasant Hill?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $747 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $295,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,510 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pleasant Hill, IA?
Renting in Pleasant Hill costs a median of about $1,301 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Iowa median is $1,071.
How much do I need to make to live in Pleasant Hill?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,040 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pleasant Hill cheap or expensive?
Pleasant Hill is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.0% of the typical household income of $97,613. It ranks 63rd cheapest of 86 Iowa cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pleasant Hill?
The median homeowner in Pleasant Hill pays $4,807 a year in property taxes, about 1.63% of the median home value.
Is Pleasant Hill more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Iowa are 12% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Pleasant Hill?
The median home value in Pleasant Hill is $295,100, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
11,136 people live in Pleasant Hill. Numbers are typical (middle) values.