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What to know before moving from San Francisco to Toledo

Moving from San Francisco to Toledo means adjusting to a different pace of life — and a different price tag. On average, it costs significantly more to live in San Francisco than in Toledo, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

Check out how San Francisco compares to Toledo so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Toledo are 72% lower than in San Francisco, which means you’ll have more money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Toledo.
  Home prices in Toledo are 90.4% lower than in San Francisco.
• Income in Toledo is 53.8% lower than in San Francisco, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Toledo include Faurecia Exhaust Systems, Marco's Pizza, and HCR ManorCare.
• The cost of living for a single person in Toledo is 51.6% lower than in San Francisco. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Toledo is 43.4% lower than in San Francisco.
• The unemployment rate in Toledo is 24.07% higher than in San Francisco.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Toledo, since the city’s sales taxes in Toledo are 15.41% lower than in San Francisco.
• One perk of moving to Toledo is paying less in state income taxes, which are 73.68% lower than in San Francisco.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,452.00 in Toledo to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in San Francisco.

How life is different in San Francisco vs. Toledo

• Toledo might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 67% less than San Francisco.
• Getting around Toledo without a car might be more difficult than in San Francisco. Toledo has a public transportation score of 3 out of 10, whereas San Francisco is ranked 10. Ratings are based on a city’s transit connectivity, service frequency, and accessibility to key destinations like jobs and grocery stores.
• Toledo neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as San Francisco. Based on its score of 46 out of 100, Toledo isn’t as walkable as San Francisco, which has a score of 99 out of 100. The higher the walkability score a city has, the easier it is to access amenities. The most walkable cities also tend to be more densely populated and have shorter block lengths.
• You probably won’t see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in Toledo, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than San Francisco. While San Francisco has a bike-friendliness score of 99 out of 100, Toledo earned a 46. Scores are based on factors like whether a city accommodates cyclists on major roadways, how often people bike to work, and how many steep hills it has.
• The crime rate in Toledo is higher than in San Francisco, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 67.44 in Toledo, it is 61.41 in San Francisco. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city’s crime levels.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you’re getting used to your new surroundings in Toledo. With a crime index of 32.56, Toledo ranks lower in overall safety than San Francisco, whose index is San Francisco's 38.59. The safety index measures how safe people in a city feel about walking alone, both during the day and at night, as well as data on muggings, theft, vandalism, and other instances of petty crime.
• You can breathe easy knowing that Toledo has better air quality than in San Francisco. Toledo has Good air quality, compared to moderate in San Francisco. Ratings of good to moderate mean very low risk of health concerns, although people with conditions like asthma or allergies could be affected. Beyond the moderate rating, health concerns increase for some or all residents.

Other things to consider for your San Francisco vs. Toledo move

• Weather: Toledo has four very distinct seasons. This means that in the wintertime, you should prepare for snow and in the summer it's usually warm.
• HOA rules: Check ahead with any neighborhood or community rules on moving to ensure a smooth move.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator you'll want to check on how to reserve it for move day.
• Truck parking permits: Some cities require parking permits for large vehicles and moving trucks. Find out if you need any parking permits ahead of time.
• State licensing: Although a local license is not required in Ohio, make sure the moving company you’ll be hiring is registered with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). To verify if you’re dealing with a legal and licensed mover, you may ask them their USDOT registration number. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Ohio moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Ohio does not require any moving permits, but it is helpful to check local parking restrictions before moving into the state.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your change of address form with USPS at least a week prior to your move. You can set an official move date on the form and this way all of your mail will get properly forwarded to Toledo. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Opt for cost-free Released Value Protection from movers, offering minimal coverage with a maximum liability of 60 cents per pound per article. For comprehensive coverage, explore alternatives with your chosen moving company or consider a third-party insurance provider.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Toledo

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Frog Town", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Toledo.

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