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
$1,284
$994
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,028
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$53,627
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$114,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
91.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$1,849
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$107
👥 People living there
566,973
267,463
Commute to work
22.4 min
19.8 min
College degree
27.4%
21.9%
Own their home
41.8%
53.3%
Below poverty line
22.8%
24.3%
Unemployment
6.2%
7.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee 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 | Milwaukee | Toledo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $125,490 | $95,120 | -24% in Toledo |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,780 | $76,580 | -22% in Toledo |
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $60,590 | +22% in Toledo |
| Plumber | $84,700 | $66,920 | -21% in Toledo |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,330 | $36,140 | +19% in Toledo |
| Registered Nurse | $97,360 | $81,050 | -17% in Toledo |
| Software Developer | $123,730 | $104,360 | -16% in Toledo |
| Market Research Analyst | $73,880 | $62,950 | -15% in Toledo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Toledo cheaper to live in?
Toledo is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $994 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Toledo to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $56,607 a year gives the same standard of living in Toledo.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Toledo?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $53,627 in Toledo, 9% more in Milwaukee.