salaryToledo is 18% 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
$2,273
$994
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,549
$1,028
💵 Families earn per year
$133,583
$53,627
🔑 Buying a house
$938,600
$114,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.1
91.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,337
$1,849
⚡ Electric bill per month
$109
$107
👥 People living there
754,195
267,463
Commute to work
26 min
19.8 min
College degree
68.4%
21.9%
Own their home
43.7%
53.3%
Below poverty line
9.9%
24.3%
Unemployment
4.6%
7.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Seattle 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 | Seattle | Toledo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $133,740 | $76,580 | -43% in Toledo |
| Firefighter | $101,090 | $60,590 | -40% in Toledo |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,920 | $63,250 | -39% in Toledo |
| Market Research Analyst | $102,170 | $62,950 | -38% in Toledo |
| Software Developer | $167,280 | $104,360 | -38% in Toledo |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $57,280 | $36,140 | -37% in Toledo |
| Registered Nurse | $128,260 | $81,050 | -37% in Toledo |
| Police Officer | $115,120 | $73,650 | -36% in Toledo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Seattle or Toledo cheaper to live in?
Toledo is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $994 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Toledo to match $60,000 in Seattle?
About $49,376 a year gives the same standard of living in Toledo.
Where do people earn more, Seattle or Toledo?
The typical household earns $133,583 in Seattle and $53,627 in Toledo, 149% more in Seattle.