Laminate flooring cost in Youngstown, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $2,000 – $6,850
- Per sq ft
- $3.95 – $13.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −2%
- US $4,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #96
- 1 = most expensive
Youngstown homeowners pay roughly $2,000 to $6,850 to install laminate flooring at 500 sq ft, or $3.95 to $13.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Youngstown is almost level. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 93.6).
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Youngstown, OH, standard level
$3,450 to $5,400
About $6.90 to $11 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 63% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $2,100 |
| Labor | $2,250 | $3,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $3,450 | $5,400 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Youngstown, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $470 | $1,650 | $2,800 | 37% |
| Labor | $1,500 | $2,750 | $4,050 | 63% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $2,000 | $4,400 | $6,850 | 100% |
What is behind the Youngstown number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) at 60%, carpenters at 40%. Weighted together, Youngstown wages are 1.01 times the national level. Labor makes up about 63% of the midpoint estimate (61% at national prices). BLS does not publish this trade for the metro, so we used the Ohio statewide median.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Youngstown metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 500 sq ft comes to $1,650, compared with $1,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (87.4) and land at $0 to $0.
Data note: 60% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Youngstown. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Youngstown
Because every project leans on different trades, Youngstown's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, hardwood flooring runs −5% and tile flooring −12%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring | 500 sq ft | $5,250 – $11,900 | −5% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $8,950 | −12% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,400 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
Is Youngstown cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 500 sq ft range from $4,400 to $5,250 across Youngstown and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown, OHthis page | $2,000 – $6,850 | $4,400 | |
| Akron, OH30 miles | $2,000 – $6,950 | $4,500 | +2% |
| Canton, OH40 miles | $2,000 – $6,850 | $4,400 | level |
| Cleveland, OH45 miles | $2,000 – $6,900 | $4,450 | +1% |
| Pittsburgh, PA70 miles | $2,400 – $8,100 | $5,250 | +19% |
| Erie, PA75 miles | $2,000 – $7,050 | $4,550 | +3% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $2,000 – $6,950 | $4,500 | +2% |
| United States | $2,000 – $7,000 | $4,500 | +2% |
Across 300 US metros, Youngstown comes in at #96 from the top. The priciest is San Jose, CA at $6,350; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $3,550 (midpoints, 500 sq ft). Statewide, Youngstown is 2% below the Ohio figure.
Other Ohio metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $2,150 – $7,350 | $4,750 | +8% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $2,000 – $6,850 | $4,400 | level |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $2,000 – $6,900 | $4,450 | +1% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $2,000 – $6,900 | $4,450 | +1% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $2,000 – $6,950 | $4,500 | +2% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $2,250 – $7,500 | $4,900 | +11% |
Cities with a workforce like Youngstown's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Youngstown against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $1,850 – $6,550 | $4,200 | −4% |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $1,750 – $6,300 | $4,000 | −9% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $1,600 – $5,850 | $3,750 | −16% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $2,050 – $7,200 | $4,650 | +5% |
Youngstown: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Youngstown wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$2,000 to $3,900
Basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor
Standard
$3,450 to $5,400
Thicker waterproof laminate, standard trim
Premium
$4,900 to $6,850
Premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $790 – $1,550 | $1,400 – $2,150 | $1,950 – $2,750 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $2,000 – $3,900 | $3,450 – $5,400 | $4,900 – $6,850 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $4,750 – $9,400 | $8,250 – $12,900 | $11,800 – $16,400 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Youngstown bid
Trim
Baseboards run $6-$9 per linear foot and are a common add-on.
Heated floors
Radiant floor heating adds $7-$17 per sq ft and has to go in before the floor does.
Brand
Name-brand laminate such as Pergo runs $5-$17 per sq ft installed.
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Youngstown is 1.01 times the national level.
Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) carry 60% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Youngstown metro, so we used the Ohio statewide median: $28.59 an hour against $27.15 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $23.80 and $35.02 an hour.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 40%) the local median is $27.39 an hour, which is 6% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.75 and $35.03 an hour. BLS counts 460 of them working in the area, 28.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.02 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $390. At the 25th percentile ($23.80) it shrinks by about $290. The total moves by 8.9% or 6.6%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 160,160 jobs in the Youngstown-Warren area. That makes it the 148th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 60% | $23.80 | $28.59 | $35.02 | $27.15 | 1.05 | state |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 40% | $21.75 | $27.39 | $35.03 | $29.12 | 0.94 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.01 | |||||
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Laminate flooring in Youngstown: your questions
+How much does it cost to install laminate flooring in Youngstown?
For 500 sq ft, expect $2,000 to $6,850 in the Youngstown area. A standard-spec job lands at $3,450 to $5,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for laminate floor in Youngstown?
About $3.95 to $13.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $14.
+Is laminate floor cheaper in Youngstown or Akron?
Akron is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $4,500, which is 2% more than Youngstown ($4,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Youngstown?
About 63% at the midpoint, or $2,750 out of $4,400. Materials are 37% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Youngstown?
$2,000 to $6,850. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does laminate floor need a permit in Youngstown?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Youngstown area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Youngstown expensive for laminate floor compared with the rest of Ohio?
Youngstown is 2% below the Ohio statewide estimate ($4,500 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Ohio; see the state page to compare them.
+What do floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) earn in Youngstown?
BLS has no published metro figure here, so we use the statewide median of $28.59 an hour, compared with $27.15 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.80 to $35.02.
+What do basic and premium laminate floor work cost in Youngstown?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $2,000 to $3,900 and premium work $4,900 to $6,850. Basic means: basic click-lock laminate on a flat subfloor. Premium means: premium or brand-name laminate, subfloor repair.
Laminate flooring near Youngstown
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Laminate Flooring Installation Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed price minus HomeGuide's $3-$8 per sq ft laminate labor, matched low-to-low and high-to-high.