Youngstown, OH vs Zanesville, OH

Youngstown is moderately more affordable than Zanesville, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Youngstown scores 57 compared to 67 for Zanesville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Zanesville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Youngstown is $718/month compared to $812/month in Zanesville — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Youngstown is more affordable at $58,400 median vs $106,900.

Median household income in Youngstown is $34,746 compared to $39,085 in Zanesville (-11.1%). The higher salaries in Zanesville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Youngstown spend roughly 24.8% of their income on rent, less than the 24.9% in Zanesville.