Toledo 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
$1,608
$994
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,657
$1,028
💵 Families earn per year
$80,985
$53,627
🔑 Buying a house
$539,500
$114,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
91.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,729
$1,849
⚡ Electric bill per month
$77
$107
👥 People living there
208,007
267,463
Commute to work
19.5 min
19.8 min
College degree
51.5%
21.9%
Own their home
45.8%
53.3%
Below poverty line
13.6%
24.3%
Unemployment
4.2%
7.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Salt Lake City for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Toledo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Salt Lake City | Toledo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $129,600 | $104,360 | -19% in Toledo |
| Electrician | $62,620 | $74,710 | +19% in Toledo |
| Elementary School Teacher | $77,920 | $63,250 | -19% in Toledo |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,330 | $76,580 | -19% in Toledo |
| Lawyer | $136,990 | $113,920 | -17% in Toledo |
| Cashier | $33,390 | $29,270 | -12% in Toledo |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $32,320 | $36,140 | +12% in Toledo |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,420 | $30,780 | -11% in Toledo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Salt Lake City or Toledo cheaper to live in?
Toledo is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $994 a month there versus $1,608 in Salt Lake City.
What salary do I need in Toledo to match $60,000 in Salt Lake City?
About $54,401 a year gives the same standard of living in Toledo.
Where do people earn more, Salt Lake City or Toledo?
The typical household earns $80,985 in Salt Lake City and $53,627 in Toledo, 51% more in Salt Lake City.