Warren, OH vs Youngstown, OH

Youngstown is moderately more affordable than Warren, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Warren scores 60 compared to 57 for Youngstown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Warren can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Warren is $759/month compared to $718/month in Youngstown — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Youngstown is more affordable at $58,400 median vs $80,100.

Median household income in Warren is $36,955 compared to $34,746 in Youngstown (+6.4%). While Warren is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Warren spend roughly 24.6% of their income on rent, less than the 24.8% in Youngstown.