salaryRent is lower than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 14.7 minutes. Most households rent (65%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $47,720 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 97 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bloomsburg?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bloomsburg
| Size | Bloomsburg | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $818 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,180 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,183 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $969 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bloomsburg overall?
Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bloomsburg, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bloomsburg
Life in Bloomsburg
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bloomsburg?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $50 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $179,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,910 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bloomsburg, PA?
Renting in Bloomsburg costs a median of about $1,193 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Bloomsburg?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,720 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bloomsburg cheap or expensive?
Bloomsburg is rated OK: rent takes 25.8% of the typical household income of $55,582. It ranks 97th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bloomsburg?
The median homeowner in Bloomsburg pays $1,985 a year in property taxes, about 1.11% of the median home value.
Is Bloomsburg more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Pennsylvania are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bloomsburg?
The median home value in Bloomsburg is $179,100, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
13,024 people live in Bloomsburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.