Austintown, OH vs Youngstown, OH

Youngstown is moderately more affordable than Austintown, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Austintown scores 64 compared to 57 for Youngstown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Austintown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Austintown is $767/month compared to $718/month in Youngstown — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Youngstown is more affordable at $58,400 median vs $133,000.

Median household income in Austintown is $50,855 compared to $34,746 in Youngstown (+46.4%). While Austintown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Austintown spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, less than the 24.8% in Youngstown.