salaryToledo is 7% 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
$1,533
$994
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,028
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$53,627
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$114,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
91.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$1,849
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$107
👥 People living there
2,328,253
267,463
Commute to work
27.2 min
19.8 min
College degree
36.6%
21.9%
Own their home
42.1%
53.3%
Below poverty line
19.9%
24.3%
Unemployment
6.9%
7.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston 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 | Houston | Toledo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $36,140 | +64% in Toledo |
| Lawyer | $157,980 | $113,920 | -28% in Toledo |
| Dental Hygienist | $104,930 | $76,580 | -27% in Toledo |
| Electrician | $59,180 | $74,710 | +26% in Toledo |
| Carpenter | $49,670 | $61,070 | +23% in Toledo |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $95,120 | -20% in Toledo |
| Software Developer | $129,440 | $104,360 | -19% in Toledo |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $113,440 | $91,950 | -19% in Toledo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Toledo cheaper to live in?
Toledo is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $994 a month there versus $1,533 in Houston.
What salary do I need in Toledo to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $55,636 a year gives the same standard of living in Toledo.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Toledo?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $53,627 in Toledo, 30% more in Houston.