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
$1,278
$994
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,200
$1,028
💵 Families earn per year
$72,097
$53,627
🔑 Buying a house
$233,900
$114,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
91.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,989
$1,849
⚡ Electric bill per month
$167
$107
👥 People living there
631,818
267,463
Commute to work
22.5 min
19.8 min
College degree
33.8%
21.9%
Own their home
60.7%
53.3%
Below poverty line
15.8%
24.3%
Unemployment
5.5%
7.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Louisville 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 | Louisville | Toledo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,160 | $60,590 | +34% in Toledo |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,180 | $36,140 | +20% in Toledo |
| Electrician | $62,440 | $74,710 | +20% in Toledo |
| Police Officer | $63,220 | $73,650 | +16% in Toledo |
| Plumber | $74,680 | $66,920 | -10% in Toledo |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,830 | $42,640 | -9% in Toledo |
| Lawyer | $124,530 | $113,920 | -9% in Toledo |
| Carpenter | $56,520 | $61,070 | +8% in Toledo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Louisville or Toledo cheaper to live in?
Louisville 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 Louisville?
About $58,956 a year gives the same standard of living in Toledo.
Where do people earn more, Louisville or Toledo?
The typical household earns $72,097 in Louisville and $53,627 in Toledo, 34% more in Louisville.