salaryToledo is 14% 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
$2,618
$994
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,120
$1,028
💵 Families earn per year
$95,923
$53,627
🔑 Buying a house
$607,600
$114,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
91.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,638
$1,849
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$107
👥 People living there
180,547
267,463
Commute to work
31.5 min
19.8 min
College degree
22.5%
21.9%
Own their home
58%
53.3%
Below poverty line
12.4%
24.3%
Unemployment
6.3%
7.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Ontario 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 | Ontario | Toledo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $81,050 | -39% in Toledo |
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,520 | $63,250 | -36% in Toledo |
| Nurse Practitioner | $169,920 | $121,780 | -28% in Toledo |
| Police Officer | $101,870 | $73,650 | -28% in Toledo |
| Dental Hygienist | $105,730 | $76,580 | -28% in Toledo |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $60,590 | -23% in Toledo |
| Software Developer | $133,270 | $104,360 | -22% in Toledo |
| Physician Assistant | $165,490 | $131,730 | -20% in Toledo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ontario or Toledo cheaper to live in?
Toledo is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $994 a month there versus $2,618 in Ontario.
What salary do I need in Toledo to match $60,000 in Ontario?
About $51,552 a year gives the same standard of living in Toledo.
Where do people earn more, Ontario or Toledo?
The typical household earns $95,923 in Ontario and $53,627 in Toledo, 79% more in Ontario.