Cost of Living in Youngtown, AZ

Population 6,985 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023

90
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Youngtown is a smaller Arizona community of around 7000 residents, where median household incomes of $68,472 and housing costs ($283,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Geographically, Youngtown sits roughly 8 miles northwest of Glendale. Median home values run roughly 18% lower than Glendale's $347,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 93
Rent 86

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Youngtown

The median home value in Youngtown is $282,900 — 7% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,130/month, 14% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $68,472/year is 8% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Arizona's top state income tax rate is 2.5% and the combined sales tax is 8.4%. Overall, Youngtown has a cost of living index of 90 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 10% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$282,900
7% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$262,352
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,130/mo
14% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,432/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.9x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$985
1 BR
$1,055
2 BR
$1,373
3 BR
$1,877
4 BR
$2,092
Owner-occupied 61.1%
Renter-occupied 38.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,130
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,744/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
28.8 min
7% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.3%
Carpooled
19.8%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
0.3%
Work from home
9.1%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 2.5%
Total Sales Tax 8.4%
State rate 5.6%
Avg local rate 2.8%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$68,472
8% below avg
Per Capita Income
$26,689
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
4% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Labor Force Participation
57.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 9.9%
Graduate degree 4.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.1
Male median age 33.6
Female median age 43.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 72 — Moderate
11.2%
Good air days/yr
183
Max AQI recorded
91
PM2.5 days
193
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Youngtown, AZ?

Youngtown has a cost index of 90 (100 = national average). It is 10% below the national average.

What is average rent in Youngtown, AZ?

The median gross rent in Youngtown is $1,130 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Youngtown?

The median home value in Youngtown is $282,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Youngtown?

The median household income in Youngtown is $68,472 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Youngtown, AZ?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Youngtown is 8.4%. The Arizona state income tax top rate is 2.5%.

Is Youngtown, AZ affordable?

Youngtown is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 90 (100 = US average).

Youngtown at a Glance

Population
6,985
Median Income
$68,472
Home Value
$282,900
Median Rent
$1,130/mo
Unemployment
4.6%
Sales Tax
8.4%
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