salaryMobile is 4% 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
$1,257
$994
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,109
$1,028
💵 Families earn per year
$57,762
$53,627
🔑 Buying a house
$193,300
$114,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
88.1
91.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$968
$1,849
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$107
👥 People living there
203,416
267,463
Commute to work
22.8 min
19.8 min
College degree
32%
21.9%
Own their home
54%
53.3%
Below poverty line
18.4%
24.3%
Unemployment
5.6%
7.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Mobile 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 | Mobile | Toledo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $47,000 | $73,650 | +57% in Toledo |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,860 | $36,140 | +35% in Toledo |
| HVAC Technician | $47,960 | $62,460 | +30% in Toledo |
| Firefighter | $46,770 | $60,590 | +30% in Toledo |
| Nursing Assistant | $30,880 | $39,700 | +29% in Toledo |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,710 | $76,580 | +26% in Toledo |
| Carpenter | $48,540 | $61,070 | +26% in Toledo |
| Physician Assistant | $104,960 | $131,730 | +26% in Toledo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mobile or Toledo cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $994 in Toledo.
What salary do I need in Toledo to match $60,000 in Mobile?
About $62,286 a year gives the same standard of living in Toledo.
Where do people earn more, Mobile or Toledo?
The typical household earns $57,762 in Mobile and $53,627 in Toledo, 8% more in Mobile.