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
$2,044
$994
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,875
$1,028
💵 Families earn per year
$81,095
$53,627
🔑 Buying a house
$371,100
$114,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
91.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,463
$1,849
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$107
👥 People living there
262,732
267,463
Commute to work
25.6 min
19.8 min
College degree
42.6%
21.9%
Own their home
62.8%
53.3%
Below poverty line
12.5%
24.3%
Unemployment
4.7%
7.7%
Bottom line
- Pick St. Petersburg 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 | St. Petersburg | Toledo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $57,450 | $74,710 | +30% in Toledo |
| Plumber | $52,000 | $66,920 | +29% in Toledo |
| HVAC Technician | $50,540 | $62,460 | +24% in Toledo |
| Dental Hygienist | $95,870 | $76,580 | -20% in Toledo |
| Software Developer | $130,450 | $104,360 | -20% in Toledo |
| Truck Driver | $50,560 | $60,410 | +19% in Toledo |
| Carpenter | $52,130 | $61,070 | +17% in Toledo |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,210 | $62,950 | -16% in Toledo |
Frequently asked questions
Is St. Petersburg or Toledo cheaper to live in?
Toledo is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $994 a month there versus $2,044 in St. Petersburg.
What salary do I need in Toledo to match $60,000 in St. Petersburg?
About $54,389 a year gives the same standard of living in Toledo.
Where do people earn more, St. Petersburg or Toledo?
The typical household earns $81,095 in St. Petersburg and $53,627 in Toledo, 51% more in St. Petersburg.