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Cost of living in Mahoning County, OH

Part of the Youngstown Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,512/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 227,063 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $702 28%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $423 17%
Groceries $320 13%
Transport $320 13%
Energy $194 8%
Water $50 2%
State tax $23 1%

Rent in Mahoning County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$660
per month
1 bedroom
$702
per month
2 bedroom
$884
per month
3 bedroom
$1,159
per month
4 bedroom
$1,230
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Mahoning County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$55,576
per year
Individual earnings
$35,902
per year
Per capita
$33,850
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Mahoning County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$141,100
Annual property tax
$1,975

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Mahoning County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$131
per month · 15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$63
per month
Annual total
$2,328
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Mahoning County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.8%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Mahoning County

State and local tax rates for Ohio.

State income tax
3.5%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.8%
Combined sales tax
7.2%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Mahoning County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.7 min
Drive alone
80.1%
Public transit
1.1%
Work from home
8.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Mahoning County

What it costs to live in Mahoning County each month.

Single person
$2,512
per month
  • Rent $702
  • Energy $194
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $320
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $423
  • State tax $23
Couple
$3,638
per month
  • Rent $884
  • Energy $233
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $530
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $579
  • State tax $68
Family
$6,042
per month
  • Rent $1,159
  • Energy $291
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $805
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $579
  • State tax $68

Frequently asked questions about Mahoning County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Mahoning County?

In Mahoning County, OH, a one-bedroom apartment averages $702 per month, a two-bedroom averages $884 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,159 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Mahoning County?

In Mahoning County, OH, the average household income is $55,576 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,902 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Mahoning County?

The estimated cost of living in Mahoning County, OH is approximately $2,512 per month for a single person, $3,638 for a couple, $6,042 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Mahoning County?

The combined sales tax rate in Mahoning County, OH is 7.24%, which includes the Ohio state rate of 5.75% plus an average local rate of 1.49%.

Is Mahoning County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Mahoning County, OH would need approximately $2,512 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $55,576 per year ($4,631 per month). Mahoning County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Mahoning County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Mahoning County, OH is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Mahoning County?

The average home value in Mahoning County, OH is $141,100, with average annual property taxes of $1,975, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Mahoning County compare to other areas?

You can compare Mahoning County, OH with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Mahoning County is in the Youngstown-Warren, OH metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources