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What to know before moving from St. Louis to Toledo

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

Check out how St. Louis compares to Toledo so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Toledo are 28% lower than in St. Louis, 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 30.6% lower than in St. Louis.
• Income in Toledo is 4.5% lower than in St. Louis, 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 29.3% lower than in St. Louis. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Toledo is 24.9% lower than in St. Louis.
• The unemployment rate in Toledo is 6.35% higher than in St. Louis.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Toledo, since the city’s sales taxes in Toledo are 24.59% lower than in St. Louis.
• One perk of moving to Toledo is paying less in state income taxes, which are 27.08% lower than in St. Louis.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,120.51 in Toledo to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in St. Louis.

How life is different in St. Louis vs. Toledo

• Toledo might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 8% less than St. Louis.
• Getting around Toledo without a car might be more difficult than in St. Louis. Toledo has a public transportation score of 3 out of 10, whereas St. Louis is ranked 8. 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 St. Louis. Based on its score of 46 out of 100, Toledo isn’t as walkable as St. Louis, which has a score of 66 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 St. Louis. While St. Louis has a bike-friendliness score of 58 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.
• You can anticipate the same crime rate in Toledo as St. Louis. With the crime index, lower scores are better because they indicate less crime. Cities with scores of 20 or below, for example, have much fewer instances of crime than those with scores of 80–100.
• Toledo is generally as safe as St. Louis, according to their similar safety index ratings. The ratings are based on how comfortable residents feel about walking alone during the daytime and nighttime and the number of small crimes like theft and muggings.
• You can breathe easy knowing that Toledo has better air quality than in St. Louis. Toledo has Good air quality, compared to moderate in St. Louis. 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 St. Louis 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: Be sure to review your community or HOA guidelines before moving day to avoid any surprises or delays.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator, make sure to find out how to reserve it ahead of your move.
• Truck parking permits: Many cities require special permits for parking large moving trucks. Check in advance to see if one is needed for your move.
• 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.Double-check that the moving company is properly licensed before you hire them.
• State regulator: You can check the status of a Ohio moving license through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Ohio doesn\’t require moving permits, but it\’s still a good idea to check local parking rules before your move-in day.
• Change of address: We suggest filing your USPS change of address form at least one week before your move. You’ll be able to set your official move date, helping ensure your mail is forwarded correctly to Toledo. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Each state has its own requirements for the level of insurance moving companies must carry.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: Use our moving checklist to stay on top of every detail and reduce last-minute stress.

Where to live in Toledo

Ready to relocate to "Frog Town"? Here are some of the top neighborhoods to consider in Toledo.

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