salaryToledo is 6% 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
$1,797
$994
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,028
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$53,627
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$114,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
91.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$1,849
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$107
👥 People living there
291,467
267,463
Commute to work
22.3 min
19.8 min
College degree
57.3%
21.9%
Own their home
52.3%
53.3%
Below poverty line
11.7%
24.3%
Unemployment
3.8%
7.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham 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 | Durham | Toledo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $60,590 | +58% in Toledo |
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $62,950 | -32% in Toledo |
| Electrician | $59,220 | $74,710 | +26% in Toledo |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,460 | $76,580 | -25% in Toledo |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $63,250 | +23% in Toledo |
| Software Developer | $135,620 | $104,360 | -23% in Toledo |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $73,650 | +23% in Toledo |
| Carpenter | $51,540 | $61,070 | +18% in Toledo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Toledo cheaper to live in?
Toledo is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $994 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in Toledo to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $56,238 a year gives the same standard of living in Toledo.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Toledo?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $53,627 in Toledo, 64% more in Durham.