($1,688) Movers From Portland, OR to Toledo, OH

What to know before moving from Portland to Toledo

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

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

• Rent prices in Toledo are 41% lower than in Portland, 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 77.2% lower than in Portland.
• Income in Toledo is 26.5% lower than in Portland, 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 28.8% lower than in Portland. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Toledo is 18.7% lower than in Portland.
• The unemployment rate in Toledo is 2.90% lower than in Portland.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Toledo, since the city’s sales taxes in Toledo are 7.30% higher than in Portland.
• One perk of moving to Toledo is paying less in state income taxes, which are 64.65% lower than in Portland.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,134.53 in Toledo to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Portland.

How life is different in Portland vs. Toledo

• Toledo might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 58% less than Portland.
• Getting around Toledo without a car might be more difficult than in Portland. Toledo has a public transportation score of 3 out of 10, whereas Portland 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 Portland. Based on its score of 46 out of 100, Toledo isn’t as walkable as Portland, which has a score of 81 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 Portland. While Portland has a bike-friendliness score of 92 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 Portland, 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 57.37 in Portland. 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 Portland, whose index is Portland's 42.63. 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.
• The air quality in Toledo and Portland 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 Portland 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: To keep things running smoothly, make sure you're familiar with any HOA or community moving policies before the big day.
• Elevator reservation: Make sure to arrange elevator access in advance if your building requires reservations for moving.
• Truck parking permits: Make sure to look into local parking regulations—some areas require permits for large moving trucks.
• 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. Ensure the company you choose is licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: You can verify a Ohio moving company\’s license by visiting the state'spublic utilities commission
• Moving permits: You won’t need a moving permit in Ohio, though it\’s smart to double-check any local parking restrictions ahead of your move.
• Change of address: To avoid missing any mail, we recommend submitting your USPS change of address form at least a week before your move. You can choose your official move date to make sure everything gets forwarded properly toToledo Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: The amount and type of insurance movers must have depends on state regulations.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: Let our moving checklist guide you through the process and help ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

Where to live in Toledo

Now that you’ve chosen "Frog Town" as your next home, here are a few of the best neighborhoods in Toledo to check out.

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