Home project costs in Youngstown, OH
Every project we cover, priced for the Youngstown-Warren metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Youngstown sits 279th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 87.4 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 93.6 (296th). The metro has about 160,160 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 3 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 34 below, and 1 is level with it. French drain (+4%), asphalt driveway (+3%) and attic insulation (+2%) sit highest, and kitchen backsplash (−13%), shower pan (−12%) and tile flooring (−12%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Youngstown Rgnl Ap, 11 miles away) shows a January average low of 19°F, a July average high of 83°F and 41 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through October; for exterior installation, they are March through November.
What local trades earn in Youngstown
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.83 | $23.36 | $31.39 | $22.66 | 1.03 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.75 | $27.39 | $35.03 | $29.12 | 0.94 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $24.54 | $28.47 | $40.17 | $28.78 | 0.99 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.25 | $28.69 | $38.98 | $30.67 | 0.94 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.83 | $29.36 | $37.86 | $27.41 | 1.07 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.13 | $28.64 | $36.46 | $30.38 | 0.94 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $17.65 | $20.53 | $21.73 | $26.77 | 0.77 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $21.42 | $22.99 | $29.18 | $26.65 | 0.86 |
Concrete & paving in Youngstown
Across these 7 projects, Youngstown averages −1% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at +3% and paver patio lowest at −3%.
| Project | Size | Youngstown range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Youngstown | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,050 | −2% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Youngstown | 600 sq ft | $3,650 – $9,250 | level |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Youngstown | 600 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,650 | +3% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Youngstown | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $9,900 | −3% |
| Paver patio cost in Youngstown | 300 sq ft | $2,900 – $5,300 | −3% |
| Concrete patio cost in Youngstown | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −2% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Youngstown | 400 sq ft | $3,200 – $7,900 | −1% |
Decks & outdoor in Youngstown
Across these 2 projects, Youngstown averages −5% against national midpoints. Composite deck is highest at −5% and wood deck lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Youngstown range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Youngstown | 300 sq ft | $7,150 – $14,300 | −5% |
| Composite deck cost in Youngstown | 300 sq ft | $11,400 – $22,900 | −5% |
Building & additions in Youngstown
The 2 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Youngstown, from −5% (home addition) to −5% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Youngstown range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Youngstown | 576 sq ft | $27,600 – $55,400 | −5% |
| Home addition cost in Youngstown | 300 sq ft | $36,000 – $72,800 | −5% |
Doors & windows in Youngstown
Across these 5 projects, Youngstown averages −6% against national midpoints. Patio door is highest at −5% and garage door lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Youngstown range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Youngstown | 1 door | $660 – $3,450 | −6% |
| Storm door cost in Youngstown | 1 door | $330 – $890 | −6% |
| Front door cost in Youngstown | 1 door | $470 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Window replacement cost in Youngstown | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,200 | −5% |
| Patio door cost in Youngstown | 1 door | $570 – $5,700 | −5% |
Fencing in Youngstown
Across these 4 projects, Youngstown averages −4% against national midpoints. Chain-link fence is highest at −3% and vinyl fence lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Youngstown range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Youngstown | 150 linear ft | $2,900 – $7,250 | −5% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Youngstown | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,650 | −5% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Youngstown | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $6,000 | −3% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Youngstown | 150 linear ft | $3,650 – $10,900 | −5% |
Roofing & exterior in Youngstown
Across these 5 projects, Youngstown averages −5% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at +2% and roof replacement lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Youngstown range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Youngstown | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Metal roof cost in Youngstown | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,300 – $30,000 | −8% |
| Gutters cost in Youngstown | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −5% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Youngstown | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,050 – $24,100 | −4% |
| Attic insulation cost in Youngstown | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,050 | +2% |
Kitchen & bath in Youngstown
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Youngstown, from −13% (kitchen backsplash) to −7% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Youngstown range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Youngstown | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $13,000 | −7% |
| Shower pan cost in Youngstown | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −12% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Youngstown | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,400 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Youngstown | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Youngstown | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,300 | −13% |
Landscaping & drainage in Youngstown
The 5 jobs here average −3% versus the US in Youngstown, from −7% (sod installation) to +4% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Youngstown range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Youngstown | 60 linear ft | $630 – $2,200 | +4% |
| Retaining wall cost in Youngstown | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,850 – $12,900 | −4% |
| Sod installation cost in Youngstown | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −7% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Youngstown | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,850 – $9,600 | −4% |
| Inground pool cost in Youngstown | 450 sq ft | $35,000 – $109,500 | −3% |
Flooring & interior in Youngstown
Across these 3 projects, Youngstown averages −6% against national midpoints. Laminate flooring is highest at −2% and tile flooring lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Youngstown range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Youngstown | 500 sq ft | $5,250 – $11,900 | −5% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Youngstown | 500 sq ft | $2,000 – $6,850 | −2% |
| Tile flooring cost in Youngstown | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $8,950 | −12% |
Youngstown against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Youngstown comes out −5% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 5 price higher and 1 lower. Wheeling is the lowest at −5% (85 miles) and Pittsburgh the highest at +3% (70 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown, OHthis page | 87.4 | 93.6 | −5% | |
| Akron, OH | 30 miles | 93.4 | 93.6 | level |
| Canton, OH | 40 miles | 89.4 | 93.6 | −2% |
| Cleveland, OH | 45 miles | 93.9 | 93.6 | +1% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 70 miles | 94.7 | 100.7 | +3% |
| Erie, PA | 75 miles | 91.0 | 100.7 | level |
| Wheeling, WV | 85 miles | 88.3 | 96.4 | −5% |