Youngstown, OH Cost of Living


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Youngstown cost of living score
74.4
Less expensive
25.6% lower
than the US average
10.0% lower
than the Ohio average
Youngstown, Ohio gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.6% lower than the U.S. average and 10.0% higher than the average for Ohio.

Youngstown, OH

Housing costs in Youngstown?
A typical home costs $52,100, which is 84.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 73.6% less expensive than the average Ohio home, at $197,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Youngstown costs $830 per month, which is 42.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 18.1% cheaper than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Youngstown?
To live comfortably in Youngstown, Ohio, a minimum annual income of $10,080 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Youngstown?
The cost of living in Youngstown, OH is much lower than the US average. According to the information given, the median value of a house in Youngstown is $52,100, which is significantly lower than the US average house value of $338,100. Additionally, the cost of living in Youngstown is 66.1 compared to the US average cost of living which is 100. This means that living expenses such as groceries, housing costs, and utilities are much lower than the national average when living in Youngstown.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesYoungstownOhioUnited States
  74.482.7100.0
  91.396.1100
  85.888.7100.0
  19.661.6100.0
  $52,100$197,000$338,100
  94.3%100.0%100.0%
  79.583.9100.0
  93.189.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I live in Youngstown my entire life now I am not happy how it's portrayed reputation viewed or thought of Iike many inner cities it has its unsavory spots and people  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived around Youngstown my entire life. I grew up in Boardman and now live in Struthers. It's not the best place to find work, but if you're willing to work 2 part  More

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I am in Girard, so just outside of Youngstown. I haven't spent any time in Youngstown proper, but Girard is lovely. I am loving having seasons, and the fact that  More

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