Cost of Living in Youngstown, OH
Youngstown-Warren, OH — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
Price level
87.4
U.S. average = 100 · #348 of 387
Median wage
$43,800
all jobs · $3,079/mo take-home
1-bedroom rent
$771
HUD fair market rent
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What would you need to earn in Youngstown, OH to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Salary needed to keep your lifestyle
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Prices in Youngstown, OH vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 87.4 | −12.6% |
| Housing | 53.4 | −46.6% |
| Goods | 93.6 | −6.4% |
| Utilities | 96.3 | −3.7% |
| Other services | 98.9 | −1.1% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Youngstown, OH
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $735 | $29,400/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $771 | $30,840/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $973 | $38,920/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,270 | $50,800/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,345 | $53,800/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Youngstown, OH
Your take-home pay
$36,951
per year · effective tax rate 15.6%
$3,079Monthly
$1,540Twice a month
$1,421Every 2 weeks
$17.76Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,076
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,716
- Medicare (1.45%)$635
- Ohio income tax$422
- Take-home pay$36,951
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 2.75% state
Highest-paying jobs in Youngstown, OH
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Youngstown, OH expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Youngstown-Warren, OH metro area are 87.4% of the U.S. average, with housing at 53.4%. It is the #348 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Youngstown, OH?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $52,436 in Youngstown, OH (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $43,800.
How much is rent in Youngstown, OH?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Youngstown, OH are $735 for a studio, $771 for one bedroom, $973 for two bedrooms and $1,270 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Youngstown, OH
Management Occupations
- Sales Manager — $122,110
- Financial Manager — $119,240
- Medical and Health Services Manager — $96,310
- General and Operations Manager — $80,050
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Project Management Specialist — $77,160
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $74,220
- Accountant and Auditor — $73,080
- Human Resources Specialist — $60,570
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
- Industrial Engineer — $93,100
Community and Social Service Occupations
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors — $56,090
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers — $47,570
- Social and Human Service Assistant — $36,960
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $74,720
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $72,850
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $72,560
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $29,940
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $29,450
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Physicians, All Other — $239,200+
- Registered Nurse — $78,680
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $59,210
- Pharmacy Technician — $41,000
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Nursing Assistant — $37,050
- Medical Assistant — $36,850
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $31,330
Protective Service Occupations
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $59,310
- Firefighter — $43,420
- Security Guard — $33,020
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $35,360
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria — $34,510
- Waiter and Waitress — $33,910
- Cooks, Restaurant — $32,150
- Food Preparation Worker — $30,310
- Bartender — $29,520
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper — $28,300
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant — $27,890
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $26,950
- Dishwasher — $26,510
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $35,940
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $33,930
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $29,170
Personal Care and Service Occupations
- Childcare Worker — $30,520
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $64,570
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $54,950
- Insurance Sales Agent — $49,520
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $39,370
- Parts Salesperson — $34,850
- Retail Salesperson — $29,080
- Cashier — $28,140
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Postal Service Mail Carrier — $62,590
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $58,870
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $46,510
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $42,540
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $41,580
- Office Clerks, General — $40,110
- Teller — $38,480
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $38,440
- Customer Service Representative — $37,970
- Receptionist and Information Clerk — $34,140
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $74,120
- Electrician — $59,570
- Carpenter — $56,970
- Construction Laborer — $48,580
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $72,440
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic — $61,680
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $48,770
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $46,090
Production Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $61,460
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator — $49,480
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — $47,690
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers — $47,410
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $46,020
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — $41,440
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $39,940
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — $58,900
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $56,810
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $41,540
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator — $39,640
- Light Truck Driver — $39,240
- Stocker and Order Filler — $33,520
- Driver/Sales Worker — $32,860
- Packers and Packagers, Hand — $30,540
- Cleaner of Vehicles and Equipment — $29,460