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Bloomsburg, PA is located in the beautiful Susquehanna Valley and is known for its small-town charm. It has plenty of local businesses like Bloomsburg Carpet Mill Outlet, Iron Furnace Distillery, and Swine & Vine Eatery. It also boasts a low cost of living; 2 bedroom rent in Bloomsburg is $970 which is significantly lower than the US average of $1,430. The Grocery Cost Index in this city is 102 compared to the US average of 100. All these amenities make it an attractive place to live for people on a budget.

Bloomsburg has an unemployment rate of 6.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

Bloomsburg has seen the job market decrease by -0.8% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 22.5%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Bloomsburg
- The Sales Tax Rate for Bloomsburg is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Bloomsburg is 4.6%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Bloomsburg
- The average income of a Bloomsburg resident is $16,149 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Bloomsburg resident is $41,540 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyBloomsburg, PennsylvaniaUnited States
  6.66
  -4.0%-6.2%
  22.5%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  4.6%4.6%
  $20,778$37,638
  $41,540$69,021
  $65,811$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  4.1%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  2.7%6.8%
  4.7%10.0%
  0.5%2.5%
  10.1%11.0%
  3.3%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  3.2%1.9%
  4.2%4.7%
  2.3%1.9%
  3.7%7.6%
  0.7%0.1%
  4.5%4.2%
  10.7%9.3%
  24.1%14.0%
  0.5%2.1%
  8.4%7.0%
  5.8%4.8%
  6.6%4.7%
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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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