Travel Nursing in Altoona, PA

Travel nursing in Altoona, PA — what it costs to live there and 2 furnished places to stay.

Housing in Altoona

2 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Altoona

Prices in Pennsylvania run 2% lower overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall97.62% lower
Housing85.115% lower
Utilities109.39% higher
Groceries and goods99.4at the national average
Services99.8at the national average

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Altoona

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$730HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$880HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$1,060HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$1,330HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included

Licensing

Pennsylvania is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not. Check your license with the compact checker.

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Common questions

Do I need a Pennsylvania nursing license?
Pennsylvania is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
Is Altoona expensive for travel nurses?
Against the national average, Pennsylvania runs housing 15% below and utilities 9% above. The rest, groceries and goods and services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)
What is rent for a travel nurse in Altoona?
The market rate for a one-bedroom in Altoona is $880 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 2 furnished places here.