Bloomsburg, PA Cost of Living


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Bloomsburg cost of living score
82.1
Less expensive
17.9% lower
than the US average
13.2% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.9% lower than the U.S. average and 13.2% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Bloomsburg, PA

Housing costs in Bloomsburg?
A typical home costs $205,200, which is 39.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.5% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bloomsburg costs $970 per month, which is 32.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 24.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Bloomsburg?
To live comfortably in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $39,240 for a family, and $32,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bloomsburg?
The cost of living in Bloomsburg, PA is quite affordable for residents. According to the Cost of Living Index, the city's expenses average about 6% lower than the national average. Factors like housing costs and groceries are more affordable in Bloomsburg compared to other areas in Pennsylvania. Renting an apartment here can be significantly less expensive than renting in a larger city. Grocery prices also tend to stay lower than other parts of the state. All of this makes Bloomsburg a great choice for those looking to save money on day-to-day living expenses.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBloomsburgPennsylvaniaUnited States
  82.194.6100.0
  101.6100.3100
  100.9101.1100.0
  64.180.5100.0
  $205,200$242,800$338,100
  99.9%98.2%100.0%
  70.7104.0100.0
  100.4101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

Watch the news in Bloom and you are likely to see the same news 2 or 3 days in a row. If there's an actual crime - count on seeing it over and over - and it will be   More

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Over 15 years ago

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania is in a rural area with small towns and townships. Often in rural areas the level of health care is not always the best and there are not many  More

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