Lima, OH vs Youngstown, OH

Youngstown is moderately more affordable than Lima, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Lima scores 65 compared to 57 for Youngstown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lima can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lima is $865/month compared to $718/month in Youngstown — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Youngstown is more affordable at $58,400 median vs $95,900.

Median household income in Lima is $43,370 compared to $34,746 in Youngstown (+24.8%). While Lima is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lima spend roughly 23.9% of their income on rent, less than the 24.8% in Youngstown.