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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Youngstown, OH โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Pittsburgh, PA area

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You'd spend $608/month more in Raleigh, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $157.3K in Raleigh, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 8.1%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$608
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$7.3K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Youngstown, OH

Population:59K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$67K

Raleigh, NC

Population:474K
Cost Index:108
Median Home:$512K

Youngstown, OH

The Buckeye State

59K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 59K residents.

Raleigh, NC

The Tar Heel State

474K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขResearch Triangle
  • โ€ขState capital
  • โ€ขMajor university town

Major Industries

TechnologyResearchEducationGovernment

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Youngstown, OH vs Raleigh, NC

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 25.6%
Youngstown, OH
$1,965
Raleigh, NC
$2,469
Difference
$504
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 5.4%
Youngstown, OH
$1,620
Raleigh, NC
$1,707
Difference
$87.29
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 13.7%
Youngstown, OH
$529
Raleigh, NC
$601
Difference
$72.20
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 10.3%
Youngstown, OH
$609
Raleigh, NC
$546
Difference
$62.58
less
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 4.8%
Youngstown, OH
$1,226
Raleigh, NC
$1,284
Difference
$58.35
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 3.4%
Youngstown, OH
$993
Raleigh, NC
$959
Difference
$34.02
less

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Youngstown, OH: Youngstown Municipal Income Tax$3,750/yr (2.5%)

Raleigh, NC has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$736
To$1,570
โ†‘ $834
1 Bed
From$776
To$1,640
โ†‘ $864
2 Bed
From$978
To$1,800
โ†‘ $822
3 Bed
From$1,280
To$2,255
โ†‘ $975
Youngstown, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $770โ€“$860/mo

Raleigh, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,400โ€“$1,880/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,942
Monthly in Youngstown, OH
$7,567
Monthly in Raleigh, NC
$625
Difference

Home Values

Youngstown
Raleigh
$67K
Median Value
$512K
โ†‘ +7.5%
YoY Change
โ†“ -0.5%
โ†‘ +58.5%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +38.2%
$34K - $147K
Price Range
$314K - $992K

Homes in Raleigh are 666% more expensive than Youngstown

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $2.7K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$225
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.8%
Rate difference

Youngstown, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

Raleigh, NC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
North Carolina State Tax
Effective: 4.8%
$7.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.4%
$44.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,822/month
$105.9K

Additional Tax Information

Youngstown, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

Raleigh, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Youngstown
Raleigh
52 Moderate
Air Quality
46 Good
47.8%
Good Air Days
61.7%
98 High
Climate Risk
96 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.0ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
12 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
31 days
โ–ฒ+3.0ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
12 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
31 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Ohio and North Carolina on TaxTakeHome.com

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