Cost of Living in Stroudsburg, PA

With a cost of living index of 97, Stroudsburg, PA is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 3% cheaper than the national average and 14% above the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Stroudsburg is a smaller community of 5,898 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Stroudsburg's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,523 (15% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $212,700 (30% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.5x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Stroudsburg is $60,868, which is 19% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 30% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Stroudsburg. The area sees an average annual temperature of 45.8°F, with summers averaging 66°F and winters around 25°F. Annual rainfall totals 50.2 inches spread over roughly 161 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.