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
$1,544
$994
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,028
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$53,627
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$114,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
91.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$1,849
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$107
👥 People living there
195,185
267,463
Commute to work
20.2 min
19.8 min
College degree
34.6%
21.9%
Own their home
46.6%
53.3%
Below poverty line
20.2%
24.3%
Unemployment
4.5%
7.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville 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 | Knoxville | Toledo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $73,650 | +31% in Toledo |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,100 | $36,140 | +29% in Toledo |
| Firefighter | $47,160 | $60,590 | +28% in Toledo |
| Electrician | $58,640 | $74,710 | +27% in Toledo |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $131,730 | +22% in Toledo |
| Carpenter | $50,400 | $61,070 | +21% in Toledo |
| Software Developer | $121,750 | $104,360 | -14% in Toledo |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,400 | $42,640 | +14% in Toledo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Toledo cheaper to live in?
Knoxville 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 Knoxville?
About $59,278 a year gives the same standard of living in Toledo.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Toledo?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $53,627 in Toledo, 9% more in Knoxville.