Bloomsburg, PA vs Williamsport, PA

Williamsport is moderately more affordable than Bloomsburg, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Bloomsburg scores 76 compared to 70 for Williamsport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bloomsburg 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 $825/month in Williamsport — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Williamsport is more affordable at $146,500 median vs $186,100.

Median household income in Bloomsburg is $49,096 compared to $49,363 in Williamsport (-0.5%). Williamsport offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bloomsburg spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 20.1% in Williamsport.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.1°F vs 51.3°F). Williamsport receives more rainfall at 43.5" per year compared to 40.9" in Bloomsburg.