salaryToledo is 9% 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
$1,532
$994
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,510
$1,028
💵 Families earn per year
$63,836
$53,627
🔑 Buying a house
$384,200
$114,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
91.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,553
$1,849
⚡ Electric bill per month
$142
$107
👥 People living there
185,913
267,463
Commute to work
23.2 min
19.8 min
College degree
24.1%
21.9%
Own their home
41.9%
53.3%
Below poverty line
17.6%
24.3%
Unemployment
9.8%
7.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Paradise for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Toledo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Paradise | Toledo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $36,140 | +33% in Toledo |
| Dental Hygienist | $109,210 | $76,580 | -30% in Toledo |
| Lawyer | $150,510 | $113,920 | -24% in Toledo |
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | $81,050 | -22% in Toledo |
| Software Developer | $129,940 | $104,360 | -20% in Toledo |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,920 | $62,280 | -18% in Toledo |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,670 | $62,950 | -16% in Toledo |
| Nurse Practitioner | $144,060 | $121,780 | -15% in Toledo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Paradise or Toledo cheaper to live in?
Toledo is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $994 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in Toledo to match $60,000 in Paradise?
About $54,755 a year gives the same standard of living in Toledo.
Where do people earn more, Paradise or Toledo?
The typical household earns $63,836 in Paradise and $53,627 in Toledo, 19% more in Paradise.