salaryToledo is 4% cheaperBased 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
$1,611
$994
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,028
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$53,627
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$114,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
91.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$1,849
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$107
👥 People living there
914,802
267,463
Commute to work
21.5 min
19.8 min
College degree
38.2%
21.9%
Own their home
44.1%
53.3%
Below poverty line
18.1%
24.3%
Unemployment
5.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $73,650 | -27% in Toledo |
| Dental Hygienist | $96,880 | $76,580 | -21% in Toledo |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $63,250 | -19% in Toledo |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,010 | $62,950 | -18% in Toledo |
| Lawyer | $137,810 | $113,920 | -17% in Toledo |
| Electrician | $64,700 | $74,710 | +15% in Toledo |
| Software Developer | $122,340 | $104,360 | -15% in Toledo |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $107,230 | $91,950 | -14% in Toledo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Toledo cheaper to live in?
Toledo is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $994 a month there versus $1,611 in Columbus.
What salary do I need in Toledo to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $57,477 a year gives the same standard of living in Toledo.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Toledo?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $53,627 in Toledo, 33% more in Columbus.