salaryRent is lower than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $38,400 a year. That is $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Ohio. It is number 38 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Warren?
Share of households by yearly income. 6.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Warren
| Size | Warren | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $633 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $434 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $883 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $988 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,058 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Warren overall?
Everyday prices in the Youngstown-Warren metro area are 13% below the U.S. average (index 87.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Warren
Life in Warren
What jobs pay in Warren
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $139,410 | 8.3% |
| Physician Assistant | $124,610 | 9.2% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $120,970 | 9.5% |
| Software Developer | $107,990 | 10.7% |
| Lawyer | $101,250 | 11.4% |
| Civil Engineer | $91,320 | 12.6% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $87,050 | 13.2% |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,870 | 13.6% |
| Operations Manager | $80,050 | 14.4% |
| Registered Nurse | $78,680 | 14.6% |
| Accountant | $73,080 | 15.8% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $72,560 | 15.9% |
| HVAC Technician | $61,260 | 18.8% |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,700 | 19.3% |
| Plumber | $59,680 | 19.3% |
| Electrician | $59,570 | 19.3% |
| Police Officer | $59,310 | 19.4% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,210 | 19.5% |
| Carpenter | $56,970 | 20.2% |
| Truck Driver | $56,810 | 20.3% |
| Firefighter | $43,420 | 26.5% |
| Warehouse Worker | $41,540 | 27.7% |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,970 | 30.3% |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,050 | 31.1% |
| Medical Assistant | $36,850 | 31.3% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $33,910 | 34.0% |
| Restaurant Cook | $32,150 | 35.8% |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,080 | 39.6% |
| Cashier | $28,140 | 40.9% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Warren?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $361 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $86,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $8,640 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Warren, OH?
Renting in Warren costs a median of about $960 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Warren?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $38,400 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Warren cheap or expensive?
Warren is rated OK: rent takes 28.2% of the typical household income of $40,861. It ranks 38th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Warren?
The median homeowner in Warren pays $1,236 a year in property taxes, about 1.43% of the median home value.
Is Warren more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 13% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Warren?
The median home value in Warren is $86,400, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.
38,912 people live in Warren. Numbers are typical (middle) values.