Roof replacement cost in Youngstown, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,500 – $11,300
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.70 – $5.45
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #193
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new roof in the Youngstown area: $5,500 to $11,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 10% lower than the US figure. Roofers earn a median of $22.99 an hour in the Youngstown area, 14% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Youngstown, OH, standard level
$7,250 to $9,600
About $3.55 to $4.60 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,450 | $3,750 |
| Labor | $4,600 | $5,500 |
| Permits and fees | $190 | $330 |
| Total | $7,250 | $9,600 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Youngstown, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,500 | $3,100 | $4,700 | 37% |
| Labor | $3,900 | $5,050 | $6,200 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $85 | $260 | $440 | 3% |
| Total | $5,500 | $8,400 | $11,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Youngstown number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: roofers at 85%, construction laborers at 15%. Weighted together, Youngstown wages are 0.89 times the national level. Labor makes up about 60% of the midpoint estimate (61% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Youngstown is at 93.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,300 nationally becomes $3,100 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 87.4: $85 to $440.
Specs and site conditions that change a Youngstown bid
Tear-off
Removing the old roof is $1-$5 per sq ft depending on the material and number of layers (HomeGuide). Check that your quote includes it.
Permit
Roof replacement permits run $100-$500 depending on the location.
Shingle type
3-tab asphalt is $3-$5 per sq ft installed; architectural is $4-$6 (HomeGuide). Metal, tile and slate are separate projects with much higher ranges.
Cost by quality level and size in Youngstown
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Youngstown. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small (1,200 sq ft of roof) to very large (3,600 sq ft of roof).
Basic
$5,500 to $7,850
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,250 to $9,600
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$9,000 to $11,300
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,350 – $4,800 | $4,400 – $5,900 | $5,500 – $6,950 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,500 – $7,850 | $7,250 – $9,600 | $9,000 – $11,300 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,650 – $10,900 | $10,100 – $13,300 | $12,500 – $15,700 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,800 – $13,900 | $12,900 – $17,000 | $16,000 – $20,100 |
The best months for roof in Youngstown
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Youngstown Rgnl Ap (10 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Youngstown are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Youngstown gets about 41 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 68 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and September (4.3 inches in July). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 3.2 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 8 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 19 | 3.0 | Cold |
| Feb | 37 | 21 | 2.5 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 28 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 38 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 48 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 79 | 56 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 83 | 60 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 81 | 59 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Sep | 74 | 52 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 42 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 50 | 33 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 39 | 26 | 3.2 | Cold |
Planning more than one job in Youngstown?
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Youngstown wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (+2%) and metal roof lowest (−8%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,300 – $30,000 | −8% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −5% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,050 – $24,100 | −4% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,050 | +2% |
Who does the work: Youngstown trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Youngstown the blend is 0.89.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $22.99 an hour, 14% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $21.42 and $29.18 an hour. About 380 work in the metro. That is 23.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $23.36 an hour, which is 3% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.83 and $31.39 an hour. BLS counts 850 of them working in the area, 53.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,150 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $290. That is a swing of roughly 3.4% to 13.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Youngstown-Warren has 160,160 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 148th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $21.42 | $22.99 | $29.18 | $26.65 | 0.86 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $18.83 | $23.36 | $31.39 | $22.66 | 1.03 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Is Youngstown cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Canton is the priciest of the group at $9,550.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown, OHthis page | $5,500 – $11,300 | $8,400 | |
| Akron, OH30 miles | $6,100 – $12,300 | $9,200 | +10% |
| Canton, OH40 miles | $6,350 – $12,700 | $9,550 | +13% |
| Cleveland, OH45 miles | $6,150 – $12,400 | $9,300 | +10% |
| Pittsburgh, PA70 miles | $5,950 – $12,300 | $9,100 | +8% |
| Erie, PA75 miles | $5,750 – $11,900 | $8,850 | +5% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $5,700 – $11,700 | $8,700 | +3% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Youngstown ranks #193 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Youngstown is 3% below the Ohio figure.
Elsewhere in Ohio
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $5,800 – $11,800 | $8,800 | +5% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $5,700 – $11,700 | $8,700 | +3% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $6,150 – $12,400 | $9,300 | +10% |
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $5,800 – $11,800 | $8,800 | +5% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $6,100 – $12,300 | $9,200 | +10% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $6,200 – $12,500 | $9,350 | +11% |
Metros of a similar size
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 | $6,650 – $13,300 | $9,950 | +18% |
| Gulfport, MS | 158,310 jobs | $5,200 – $11,000 | $8,100 | −4% |
| Shreveport, LA | 162,750 jobs | $5,400 – $11,200 | $8,300 | −1% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $5,700 – $12,000 | $8,800 | +5% |
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Roof replacement in Youngstown: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Youngstown?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,500 to $11,300 in the Youngstown area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,250 to $9,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft of roof and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft of roof for roof in Youngstown?
About $2.70 to $5.45 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $85 to $440 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Youngstown or Akron?
Akron is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $9,200, which is 10% more than Youngstown ($8,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Youngstown?
About 60% at the midpoint, or $5,050 out of $8,400. Materials are 37% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Youngstown?
$7,650 to $15,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Youngstown?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $85 to $440 for fees in the Youngstown area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Youngstown expensive for roof compared with the rest of Ohio?
Youngstown is 3% below the Ohio statewide estimate ($8,700 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Ohio; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Youngstown?
The BLS median is $22.99 an hour in the Youngstown area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.42 to $29.18.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Youngstown?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,500 to $7,850 and premium work $9,000 to $11,300. Basic means: 3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof. Premium means: heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs.
+When is the best time to replace a roof in Youngstown?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and November are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Roof replacement 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 a Roof Replacement Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = HomeGuide's asphalt shingle price of $80-$250 per roofing square (100 sq ft), i.e. $0.80-$2.50 per sq ft. The rest of the installed price covers roofer labor ($1.50-$3.00/sq ft), tear-off, disposal, underlayment and contractor overhead.