salaryToledo is 13% 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
$1,874
$994
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,915
$1,028
💵 Families earn per year
$98,056
$53,627
🔑 Buying a house
$581,500
$114,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
91.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,743
$1,849
⚡ Electric bill per month
$106
$107
👥 People living there
641,165
267,463
Commute to work
24.1 min
19.8 min
College degree
53.8%
21.9%
Own their home
52%
53.3%
Below poverty line
12.7%
24.3%
Unemployment
5.8%
7.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Portland 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 | Portland | Toledo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $130,310 | $81,050 | -38% in Toledo |
| Dental Hygienist | $123,100 | $76,580 | -38% in Toledo |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $54,780 | $36,140 | -34% in Toledo |
| Plumber | $101,010 | $66,920 | -34% in Toledo |
| Software Developer | $156,000 | $104,360 | -33% in Toledo |
| Electrician | $105,090 | $74,710 | -29% in Toledo |
| Firefighter | $85,170 | $60,590 | -29% in Toledo |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,360 | $91,950 | -28% in Toledo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Portland or Toledo cheaper to live in?
Toledo is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $994 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Toledo to match $60,000 in Portland?
About $52,051 a year gives the same standard of living in Toledo.
Where do people earn more, Portland or Toledo?
The typical household earns $98,056 in Portland and $53,627 in Toledo, 83% more in Portland.