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What to know before moving from Columbus to Toledo

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

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

• Rent prices in Toledo are 18% lower than in Columbus, 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 24.6% lower than in Columbus.
• Income in Toledo is 24.9% higher than in Columbus, so you could earn more 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 10.3% lower than in Columbus. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Toledo, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Toledo is 28.8% higher than in Columbus.
• The unemployment rate in Toledo is 26.42% higher than in Columbus.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Toledo, since the city’s sales taxes in Toledo are 18.89% lower than in Columbus.
• One perk of moving to Toledo is paying less in state income taxes, which are 36.25% lower than in Columbus.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,689.86 in Toledo to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Columbus.

How life is different in Columbus vs. Toledo

• The population of Toledo is about 31% greater than Columbus, so you may find more to see and do in your new surroundings. Of course, with more people can also come increased competition for jobs and housing.
• Toledo offers better access to buses and trains than Columbus, based on public transportation ratings. Toledo has a transit score of 3 out of 10 compared to 2 in Columbus. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Toledo means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Columbus. Toledo is considered more walkable than Columbus, with a score of 46 out of 100 versus 25 out of 100 in Columbus. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, Toledo is considered more bike-friendly than Columbus in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. Toledo has a bike-friendliness score of 46 out of 100, while Columbus is rated as 31 out of 100.
• Toledo has a lower crime rate than Columbus based on scores of 67.44 and Columbus's 72.18, respectively. The crime index shows how safe a city is perceived to be. So, a lower score generally means less crime.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in Toledo than in Columbus, based on Toledo’s safety index of 32.56 versus 27.82 for Columbus. With this index, higher scores indicate more safety, particularly around how comfortable residents feel walking alone during the day and at night.
• The air quality in Toledo and Columbus is generally the same (Good). Cities with good to moderate ratings have clean or acceptable air quality, with the possibility of small pollutants affecting people with certain health conditions like asthma. Anything beyond the moderate rate means increased impact on residents.

Other things to consider for your Columbus 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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