Considerations when moving from Columbus to Toledo

Cost of living: Columbus vs. Toledo

Columbus Toledo
Average rent cost $1,441 $900
Average home value $238,832 $118,985
Average income (per capita) $65,075 $63,136
Cost of living (single person) $2,784 $1,830
Cost of living (family of 4) $7,249 $4,938
Unemployment rate 5.7% 6.7%
  • Rent prices in Toledo are 38% lower than in Columbus.
  • Home prices in Toledo are 50.2% lower than in Columbus.
  • Income in Toledo is 3.0% lower than in Columbus.
  • The cost of living for a single person in Toledo is 34.3% lower than in Columbus.
  • The cost of living for a family in Toledo is 31.9% lower than in Columbus.
  • The unemployment rate in Toledo is 17.54% higher than in Columbus.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,971.98 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

Toledo Columbus
Population 270,871 905,748
Political leaning Republican 55-45 Republican 55-14
Summer high 85ยบF 85ยบF
Winter low 19ยบF 21ยบF
Annual rain 34" 40"
Annual snow 31" 22"
Crime index 67.44 49.65
  • The population of Toledo is approximately 70% lower than the population of Columbus.
  • In the last presidential election, Toledo voted Republican and Columbus voted Republican.
  • The average high in the summertime in Toledo is 85ยบF and in Columbus, itโ€™s 85ยบF.
  • During the coldest part of the year, Toledo reaches the temperature of 19ยบF and Columbus gets down to 21ยบF.
  • You can expect about 34 inches of annual rainfall in Toledo vs 40 inches of rainfall in Columbus.
  • In Toledo, it snows about 31 inches annually vs 22 inches of snow in Columbus.
  • Toledo has a higher crime rate than Columbus with a crime index of 67.44 vs 49.65.

Things to do in Toledo

Whether you prefer to be in the great outdoors, soak up some culture, or catch a live game, Toledo has plenty to offer:

Museums in Toledotoggle

  • Toledo Museum of Art
  • National Museum of the Great Lakes
  • Imagination Station
  • Glass Pavilion
  • Toledo Firefighters Museum
  • Gathered Glass
  • The Frogtown Froggy Museum
  • Living Science - the Ever-Changing Periodic Table of Chemical Elements

Parks in Toledotoggle

  • Toledo Botanical Garden
  • Oak Openings Preserve
  • Wildwood Preserve Metropark
  • Walbridge Park
  • Cullen Park
  • Metroparks of the Toledo Area
  • Irwin Prairie State Nature Preserve
  • Swan Creek Metropark
  • Stranahan Arboretum
  • Rev. H.V. Savage Park
  • Delaware Park

Sports Teams in Toledotoggle

  • Toledo Walleye (ECHL)
  • Toledo Reign (WFA)
  • The Glass City Rollers (WFTDA)
  • Toledo Villa FC (USL)

Universities in Toledotoggle

  • The University of Toledo
  • University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
  • Davis College
  • Mercy College of Ohio
  • Owens Community College
  • Toledo Academy of Beauty
  • Toledo Professional Skills Institute
  • Tiffin University (Toledo Campus)
  • Toledo Career Institute

FAQ

How much does it cost to hire a professional moving company from Columbus to Toledo?toggle

To ship furniture from Columbus to Toledo with a mover will cost between $761 and $2,924. The cost to move a two- to three-bedroom home will range from $1,477โ€“$4,473, and a four-bedroom move or bigger move from Columbus to Toledo will cost from $2,011โ€“$5,632.

How much are moving container companies from Columbus to Toledo?toggle

Moving containers from Columbus to Toledo will cost you $599 to $1,448 for a studio or one-bedroom home. For a two- to three-bedroom move, moving containers can cost $1,104 to $2,065. A larger home will cost $1,493 to $2,364.

How much is a moving truck from Columbus to Toledo?toggle

Renting a moving truck is usually the cheapest option, but it requires you to do all of the driving and labor; these estimates include the estimated fuel cost:

Moving a studio or one-bedroom apartment in a rental truck will cost around $190 to $307. A larger move will cost $206 to $380, and a four-bedroom or larger move from Columbus to Toledo costs from $247 to $397.

How far in advance should I book Columbus-to-Toledo movers?toggle

Ideally, you should book your move from Columbus to Toledo at least two months in advance. If youโ€™re moving during the busy summer months, itโ€™s best to book your movers at least three months ahead of your move. The sooner you reserve your Columbus-to-Toledo movers, the better the chance youโ€™ll get the most affordable rates and secure the exact moving date you need. Some movers even offer early-bird discounts for advance reservations.

What time of year is the cheapest to move to Toledo?toggle

The cheapest time of year to move to Toledo is between early October and late April. This period of time is outside of the moving industryโ€™s peak season (Mayโ€“September), which means demand โ€” and therefore pricing โ€” will typically be lower. A majority of all U.S. moves happen between May and August, so staying outside the busy summer months will help you save money.

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