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
$1,508
$994
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,391
$1,028
💵 Families earn per year
$61,077
$53,627
🔑 Buying a house
$315,700
$114,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
91.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,606
$1,849
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$107
👥 People living there
371,853
267,463
Commute to work
22.6 min
19.8 min
College degree
42.4%
21.9%
Own their home
51.2%
53.3%
Below poverty line
22.6%
24.3%
Unemployment
7.5%
7.7%
Bottom line
- Pick New Orleans 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 | New Orleans | Toledo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $16,640 | $36,140 | +117% in Toledo |
| Firefighter | $37,250 | $60,590 | +63% in Toledo |
| Police Officer | $48,970 | $73,650 | +50% in Toledo |
| Carpenter | $50,130 | $61,070 | +22% in Toledo |
| Medical Assistant | $36,780 | $44,120 | +20% in Toledo |
| Electrician | $62,490 | $74,710 | +20% in Toledo |
| Dental Hygienist | $93,650 | $76,580 | -18% in Toledo |
| Truck Driver | $51,540 | $60,410 | +17% in Toledo |
Frequently asked questions
Is New Orleans or Toledo cheaper to live in?
New Orleans 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 New Orleans?
About $59,260 a year gives the same standard of living in Toledo.
Where do people earn more, New Orleans or Toledo?
The typical household earns $61,077 in New Orleans and $53,627 in Toledo, 14% more in New Orleans.