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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 save $228/month moving to St. Louis, MO

$150.0K in your current city equals $147.3K in St. Louis, MO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 3.0%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$228
Savings
Annual Impact
$2.7K
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

St. Louis, MO

Population:302K
Cost Index:97
Median Home:$145K

Youngstown, OH

The Buckeye State

59K
Population
State Tax
Yes

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

St. Louis, MO

The Show-Me State

302K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Missouri, this city has a population of 302K residents.

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Youngstown, OH vs St. Louis, MO

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†“ 4.8%
Youngstown, OH
$1,965
St. Louis, MO
$1,871
Difference
$93.91
less
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 12.1%
Youngstown, OH
$609
St. Louis, MO
$535
Difference
$73.51
less
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 4.4%
Youngstown, OH
$993
St. Louis, MO
$949
Difference
$44.01
less
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†“ 0.8%
Youngstown, OH
$1,620
St. Louis, MO
$1,607
Difference
$13.15
less
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 0.8%
Youngstown, OH
$1,226
St. Louis, MO
$1,216
Difference
$9.95
less
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 0.4%
Youngstown, OH
$529
St. Louis, MO
$527
Difference
$2.15
less

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Youngstown, OH: Youngstown Municipal Income Tax$3,750/yr (2.5%)
St. Louis, MO: St. Louis Earnings Tax$1,500/yr (1.0%)
Net difference-$2,250/yr

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

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$736
To$910
โ†‘ $174
1 Bed
From$776
To$950
โ†‘ $174
2 Bed
From$978
To$1,160
โ†‘ $182
3 Bed
From$1,280
To$1,490
โ†‘ $210
Youngstown, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $770โ€“$860/mo

St. Louis, MOZIP-level data

1BR range: $800โ€“$1,480/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
$6,705
Monthly in St. Louis, MO
$237
Difference

Home Values

Youngstown
St. Louis
$67K
Median Value
$145K
โ†‘ +7.5%
YoY Change
โ†“ -0.8%
โ†‘ +58.5%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +10.9%
$34K - $147K
Price Range
$38K - $302K

Homes in St. Louis are 117% 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†“ $3.5K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$292
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
2.3%
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

St. Louis, MO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Missouri State Tax
Effective: 5.3%
$7.9K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.0%
$44.9K
Take-Home Pay
$8,755/month
$105.1K

Additional Tax Information

Youngstown, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

St. Louis, MO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.0%

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
St. Louis
52 Moderate
Air Quality
54 Moderate
47.8%
Good Air Days
38%
98 High
Climate Risk
99 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐Ÿซจ
โ–ฒ+3.0ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.0ยฐF
12 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
39 days
โ–ฒ+3.0ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.0ยฐF
12 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
39 days

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

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