Zip 17815 (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 (zip 17815), 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.

Zip 17815 (Bloomsburg, PA)

Housing costs in Bloomsburg?
A typical home costs $195,800, which is 42.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 19.4% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bloomsburg costs $990 per month, which is 18.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,210 and 2.0% more than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Bloomsburg?
To live comfortably in Bloomsburg (zip 17815), Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $37,440 for a family, and $32,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bloomsburg?
The cost of living in 17815 Bloomsburg, PA is quite reasonable. The overall cost of living index is only 89.7, which is 11.3% lower than the U.S. average, making it a very affordable place to live. Housing costs are well below the national average with median home prices at $128,700 and median rent prices at $661 per month. Utilities and transportation are also more affordable than the national average, providing added savings for residents. Groceries and health care costs tend to be higher than some parts of the country but overall the cost of living in 17815 Bloomsburg, PA is still relatively low when compared to other areas across the United States.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBloomsburgPennsylvaniaUnited States
  82.194.6100.0
  101.6100.3100
  100.9101.1100.0
  64.580.5100.0
  $195,800$242,800$338,100
  99.9%98.2%100.0%
  74.9104.0100.0
  100.0101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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