salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Toledo to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$994
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,028
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$53,627
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$114,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
91.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$1,849
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$107
👥 People living there
203,711
267,463
Commute to work
20.9 min
19.8 min
College degree
30.5%
21.9%
Own their home
50.8%
53.3%
Below poverty line
19%
24.3%
Unemployment
6.3%
7.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Toledo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Toledo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $36,140 | +74% in Toledo |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $73,650 | +47% in Toledo |
| Electrician | $50,730 | $74,710 | +47% in Toledo |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $66,920 | +41% in Toledo |
| Carpenter | $45,070 | $61,070 | +36% in Toledo |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $62,460 | +34% in Toledo |
| Truck Driver | $47,570 | $60,410 | +27% in Toledo |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $60,590 | +24% in Toledo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Toledo cheaper to live in?
Columbus and Toledo cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Toledo to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $61,451 a year gives the same standard of living in Toledo.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Toledo?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $53,627 in Toledo, 17% more in Columbus.