salaryRent is lower than in 86% 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 $41,240 a year. That is $20 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 66 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Youngstown?
Share of households by yearly income. 5.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Youngstown
| Size | Youngstown | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $504 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $561 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $806 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $970 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $978 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Youngstown 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 Youngstown
Life in Youngstown
What jobs pay in Youngstown
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $139,410 | 8.9% |
| Physician Assistant | $124,610 | 9.9% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $120,970 | 10.2% |
| Software Developer | $107,990 | 11.5% |
| Lawyer | $101,250 | 12.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $91,320 | 13.5% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $87,050 | 14.2% |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,870 | 14.6% |
| Operations Manager | $80,050 | 15.5% |
| Registered Nurse | $78,680 | 15.7% |
| Accountant | $73,080 | 16.9% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $72,560 | 17.1% |
| HVAC Technician | $61,260 | 20.2% |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,700 | 20.7% |
| Plumber | $59,680 | 20.7% |
| Electrician | $59,570 | 20.8% |
| Police Officer | $59,310 | 20.9% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,210 | 20.9% |
| Carpenter | $56,970 | 21.7% |
| Truck Driver | $56,810 | 21.8% |
| Firefighter | $43,420 | 28.5% |
| Warehouse Worker | $41,540 | 29.8% |
| Customer Service Representative | $37,970 | 32.6% |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,050 | 33.4% |
| Medical Assistant | $36,850 | 33.6% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $33,910 | 36.5% |
| Restaurant Cook | $32,150 | 38.5% |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,080 | 42.5% |
| Cashier | $28,140 | 44.0% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Youngstown?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $592 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $63,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $6,330 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Youngstown, OH?
Renting in Youngstown costs a median of about $1,031 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Youngstown?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,240 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Youngstown cheap or expensive?
Youngstown is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.3% of the typical household income of $37,109. It ranks 66th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Youngstown?
The median homeowner in Youngstown pays $811 a year in property taxes, about 1.28% of the median home value.
Is Youngstown 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 Youngstown?
The median home value in Youngstown is $63,300, about 1.7 times the typical yearly household income.
59,331 people live in Youngstown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.