Bloomsburg, PA vs Hummelstown, PA

Bloomsburg is moderately more affordable than Hummelstown, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Bloomsburg scores 76 compared to 87 for Hummelstown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hummelstown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bloomsburg is $937/month compared to $1,116/month in Hummelstown — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bloomsburg is more affordable at $186,100 median vs $240,200.

Median household income in Bloomsburg is $49,096 compared to $53,148 in Hummelstown (-7.6%). The higher salaries in Hummelstown partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bloomsburg spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, less than the 25.2% in Hummelstown.