Home › OH › Youngstown, OH Cost of living in Youngstown, OH Livability score 76 · cost-of-living index 85.9 (US = 100)
How Youngstown compares Where Youngstown falls within the range of all 200 metros (marker = this city).
Cost-of-living index (US=100) 85 118 Cost-of-living index (US=100): 86 — range 85 to 118 across all metros 86 Median home price $149k $1610k Median home price: $175k — range $149k to $1610k across all metros $175k Price per sqft (more house = lower) $88 $1074 Price per sqft (more house = lower): $106 — range $88 to $1074 across all metros $106 Combined sales tax 0.0% 11.5% Combined sales tax: 7.2% — range 0.0% to 11.5% across all metros 7.2% Property tax rate 0.28% 2.76% Property tax rate: 1.42% — range 0.28% to 2.76% across all metros 1.42% Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 110 1,000 Violent crime (per 100k, state avg): 300 — range 110 to 1,000 across all metros 300 Electricity (¢/kWh) 12.3 46.6 Electricity (¢/kWh): 19.5 — range 12.3 to 46.6 across all metros 19.5 Avg summer high (°F) 65° 104° Avg summer high (°F): 85° — range 65° to 104° across all metros 85° Avg winter low (°F) -2° 72° Avg winter low (°F): 20° — range -2° to 72° across all metros 20° Map of Youngstown Grocery stores, parks, golf courses and more — real listings. Toggle categories in the legend.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · business listings via Google Maps
Cost of living Metric Value Scope US rank Cost-of-living index (US=100) 85.9 metro-area #4 of 200 Grocery index (US=100) 94.1 metro-area #37 of 200 Big Mac price (est.) $4.89 metro-area #4 of 200 Median household income $54,650 metro-area #192 of 200 Median wage (all occupations) $34,658 metro-area #178 of 200
Who lives here Metric Value Scope US rank Median age 43.6 years metro-area #182 of 200 Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) 23.5% metro-area #180 of 200 Foreign-born residents 1.9% metro-area #196 of 200 Homes that are owner-occupied 70.9% metro-area #34 of 200
Economy Metric Value Scope US rank Unemployment rate 6.01% metro-area #159 of 200 Population growth (5-yr) -1.6% metro-area #187 of 200
Housing — what your money buys Metric Value Scope US rank Median home price $175,405 metro-area #4 of 200 Home price ÷ income (affordability) 3.2× metro-area #6 of 200 1-yr home appreciation +6.0% metro-area #9 of 200 Price per square foot $106 metro-area #18 of 200 Typical home size (implied) 1,650 sqft Median rent (monthly) $1,030 metro-area #3 of 200 Homes for sale (inventory) 1,592 Median days on market 12 metro-area #65 of 200
Taxes Metric Value Scope US rank Total tax burden (est. % of income) 10.0% state #97 of 200 Combined sales tax 7.24% state #91 of 200 State income tax (top rate) 3.90% Capital gains tax 3.50% state #62 of 200 High earners No special surtax Social Security in retirement Not taxed — does not tax Social Security benefits Effective property tax rate 1.42% metro-area #140 of 200 Median property tax paid $1,853 metro-area #56 of 200
Health & childcare Metric Value Scope US rank Life expectancy at birth 73.4 years metro-area #181 of 200 Healthcare (annual, single adult) $6,400 state #32 of 200 Uninsured (share of residents) 7.4% metro-area #81 of 200 Primary care providers per 100k 76 metro-area #101 of 200 Childcare (annual, infant, center) $10,000 state #58 of 200
Vehicles & commute Metric Value Scope US rank Annual registration $100 state #83 of 200 Vehicle property tax (annual) None state #1 of 200 Emissions testing Required Emissions detail Required in major metro counties DMV & license offices 3 Avg commute to work 23 min metro-area #51 of 200 Commute by driving alone 80.9% metro-area #185 of 200 Solo drivers commuting 30+ min 24.8% metro-area #41 of 200
Utilities & fuel Metric Value Scope US rank Electricity 19.5¢/kWh state #130 of 200 Avg monthly electric bill $175 state #130 of 200 Gasoline $3.25/gal state #83 of 200 Natural gas (avg monthly bill) $78 state #139 of 200 Water & sewer (avg monthly bill) $104 state #101 of 200 Home internet (avg monthly bill) $76 state #20 of 200
Insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Home insurance (annual) $1,300 state #22 of 200 Auto insurance (annual) $1,300 state #9 of 200
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Main natural hazards Notable hazards: tornadoes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed. FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk) 84.0 — Relatively Moderate metro-area #56 of 200 Flood insurance (annual, NFIP) $600 state #16 of 200 Earthquake insurance (annual) $100 state #1 of 200
Climate & air quality Metric Value Scope US rank Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner) 46 metro-area #100 of 200 Cooling degree-days (AC load) 800 metro-area #49 of 200 Homes with air conditioning (state) 94% state #64 of 200 Heating degree-days (heat load) 5,700 metro-area #141 of 200 Days per year ≥ 90°F 5 metro-area #19 of 200 Days per year ≥ 100°F 0 metro-area #5 of 200 Avg summer high (state) 85°F metro-area #59 of 200 Avg winter low 20°F metro-area #147 of 200 Annual precipitation 41.0" metro-area #89 of 200 Annual snowfall 63.8" metro-area #192 of 200 Sunshine (% of possible) 49% metro-area #182 of 200 Plant hardiness zone 6a Frost window 04-30 → 10-15
Safety Metric Value Scope US rank Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 300 state #28 of 200 Property crime (per 100k, state avg) 1,800 state #52 of 200
Local amenities & recreation Metric Value Scope US rank Grocery stores 18 metro-area #180 of 200 Parks 15 Hiking areas 15 Golf courses 10 Shooting ranges 1 Lakes 2
Permits Metric Value Scope US rank Building permit difficulty (1–5) 2 state #1 of 200 Permit detail Generally easy
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.
Top employers in Youngstown Major public and private employers in the Youngstown, OH area.
Employer Sector Jobs Youngstown State University Education Careers → Ultium Cells LLC Manufacturing Search → Youngstown Air Reserve Station Government Careers → Covelli Enterprises Retail Search → Vallourec Star Steel Company Manufacturing Search →
Salaries by occupation in Youngstown Local median pay, BLS OEWS. All occupations →
Occupation Median pay Dentists $169,280 Pharmacists $125,630 Financial Managers $112,770 Physician Assistants $105,910 Human Resources Managers $101,510 Marketing Managers $100,150 Software Developers $98,660 Lawyers $98,020 Physical Therapists $92,140 Data Scientists $85,340 Construction Managers $78,920 Mechanical Engineers $78,430 General & Operations Managers $76,340 Registered Nurses $74,470 Civil Engineers $72,620 Elementary School Teachers $70,680 Dental Hygienists $69,080 Accountants & Auditors $63,830 Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $62,640 Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters $60,440 Electricians $57,180 Web Developers $49,040 Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,420 Carpenters $46,770 Graphic Designers $45,860 Welders, Cutters & Solderers $45,700 Medical Assistants $35,000
Cities in the Youngstown area
What your paycheck is really worth, city by city — cost of living, taxes,
housing and pay across 200 US metros and 3,220 towns.
QuiltMap LLC Affiliate disclosure: some links on this site are affiliate links —
we may earn a commission when you use them, at no extra cost to you.
Estimates for guidance only — not financial or legal advice. Live/official data:
cost-of-living & grocery (BEA RPP); home price, rent, inventory, days-on-market (Zillow);
income & property tax (US Census ACS); electricity (US EIA); plant-hardiness (USDA);
crime (FBI UCR); local grocery, park, hiking, golf, shooting-range, lake & DMV
counts from Google Maps public listings.
Taxes (Tax Foundation) and insurance, emissions, permits, climate, wages and fuel use
sourced state/metro figures.
© 2026 SalaryCompareTool. All rights reserved.
A QuiltMap LLC company.
