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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Data: HUD rent estimates, BLS cost of living

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You'd spend $132/month more in Toledo, OH

$150.0K in your current city equals $151.6K in Toledo, OH

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area
Overall Cost
1.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$132
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$1.6K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Cincinnati, OH

Population:309K
Cost Index:
100
100 = national average
Median Home:$225K

Toledo, OH

Population:265K
Cost Index:
102
(2% above avg)
Median Home:$130K

Cincinnati, OH

The Buckeye State

309K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 309K residents.

Toledo, OH

The Buckeye State

265K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 265K residents.

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Cincinnati, OH vs Toledo, OH

Housing
22.8%
Cincinnati, OH
$2,079
Toledo, OH
$1,605
Difference
$474
less
Transportation
33.0%
Cincinnati, OH
$1,216
Toledo, OH
$1,617
Difference
$401
more
Other
7.2%
Cincinnati, OH
$1,607
Toledo, OH
$1,723
Difference
$116
more
All Utilities
21.7%
Cincinnati, OH
$464
Toledo, OH
$565
Difference
$101
more
Groceries
4.8%
Cincinnati, OH
$919
Toledo, OH
$963
Difference
$43.71
more
Healthcare
1.4%
Cincinnati, OH
$564
Toledo, OH
$572
Difference
$8.16
more

🏛️ Local Income Taxes

Cincinnati, OH: Cincinnati Earnings Tax$2,700/yr (1.8%)
Toledo, OH: Toledo Municipal Income Tax$3,750/yr (2.5%)
Net difference+$1,050/yr

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$850
To$772
$78.00
1 Bed
From$935
To$818
$117
2 Bed
From$1,200
To$1,075
$125
3 Bed
From$1,585
To$1,379
$206
Cincinnati, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $760$1,580/mo

Toledo, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $740$930/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,849
Monthly in Cincinnati, OH
$7,045
Monthly in Toledo, OH
$195
Difference

Home Values

Cincinnati
Toledo
$225K
Median Value
$130K
↑ +1.2%
YoY Change
↑ +5.6%
↑ +31.9%
5-Year Change
↑ +41%
$113K - $592K
Price Range
$47K - $314K

Homes in Toledo are 42% less expensive than Cincinnati

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
$0
Same taxes
Monthly Difference
$0
Same take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.0%
Rate difference

Cincinnati, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

Toledo, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

Additional Tax Information

Cincinnati, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

Toledo, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Cincinnati
Toledo
52 Moderate
Air Quality
55 Moderate
44.8%
Good Air Days
32.8%
96 High
Climate Risk
99 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
+3.1°F
29 days
Heat Days >95°F
10 days
+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
+3.1°F
29 days
Heat Days >95°F
10 days

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