salaryToledo is 3% 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
$1,621
$994
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,028
💵 Families earn per year
$70,903
$53,627
🔑 Buying a house
$205,800
$114,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
94.7
91.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,822
$1,849
⚡ Electric bill per month
$114
$107
👥 People living there
304,759
267,463
Commute to work
22.7 min
19.8 min
College degree
49.1%
21.9%
Own their home
47.7%
53.3%
Below poverty line
20.1%
24.3%
Unemployment
6.1%
7.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Pittsburgh 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 | Pittsburgh | Toledo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,550 | $63,250 | -17% in Toledo |
| Software Developer | $124,500 | $104,360 | -16% in Toledo |
| Firefighter | $72,230 | $60,590 | -16% in Toledo |
| Lawyer | $133,040 | $113,920 | -14% in Toledo |
| Police Officer | $83,190 | $73,650 | -11% in Toledo |
| Nursing Assistant | $43,080 | $39,700 | -8% in Toledo |
| Electrician | $69,340 | $74,710 | +8% in Toledo |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,550 | $91,950 | -7% in Toledo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pittsburgh or Toledo cheaper to live in?
Toledo is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $994 a month there versus $1,621 in Pittsburgh.
What salary do I need in Toledo to match $60,000 in Pittsburgh?
About $57,962 a year gives the same standard of living in Toledo.
Where do people earn more, Pittsburgh or Toledo?
The typical household earns $70,903 in Pittsburgh and $53,627 in Toledo, 32% more in Pittsburgh.