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
$1,242
$994
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,149
$1,028
💵 Families earn per year
$66,244
$53,627
🔑 Buying a house
$188,900
$114,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
91.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,578
$1,849
⚡ Electric bill per month
$135
$107
👥 People living there
268,589
267,463
Commute to work
21.5 min
19.8 min
College degree
29%
21.9%
Own their home
61.9%
53.3%
Below poverty line
16%
24.3%
Unemployment
5.6%
7.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Wayne 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 | Fort Wayne | Toledo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,650 | $36,140 | +26% in Toledo |
| Firefighter | $75,860 | $60,590 | -20% in Toledo |
| Plumber | $77,110 | $66,920 | -13% in Toledo |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,860 | $42,640 | +13% in Toledo |
| Pharmacist | $152,530 | $134,010 | -12% in Toledo |
| Operations Manager | $107,780 | $95,120 | -12% in Toledo |
| Dental Hygienist | $86,120 | $76,580 | -11% in Toledo |
| Lawyer | $126,520 | $113,920 | -10% in Toledo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Wayne or Toledo cheaper to live in?
Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne?
About $59,276 a year gives the same standard of living in Toledo.
Where do people earn more, Fort Wayne or Toledo?
The typical household earns $66,244 in Fort Wayne and $53,627 in Toledo, 24% more in Fort Wayne.