City comparison
No. Toledo's crime index is 221 versus 293 in Albuquerque, and its violent crime index is 279 versus 320, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Toledo is cheaper. Median rent is $934 a month versus $1,145 in Albuquerque.
Climate is the sharpest divide between Albuquerque and Toledo. Albuquerque averages 65°F while Toledo averages 51°F, a difference that affects utility bills, outdoor lifestyle, and how you feel nine months of the year. Rent runs $1,145 versus $934.
Neither city has a clear overall edge here. Toledo costs less and Albuquerque pays more: the right call depends on whether you are optimizing for take-home pay or monthly burn rate. Both are defensible choices for different reasons.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Toledo at $934 average has pockets that run $734 and others at $1,334: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Albuquerque and Toledo are 1,326 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,145 a month in Albuquerque to $934 a month in Toledo, down $211 a month (18%).
Median household income goes from $68,317 in Albuquerque to $62,224 in Toledo, down $6,093 (9%).
The crime index goes from 293 in Albuquerque to 221 in Toledo, down 72 points (25%).
The move
Toledo and Albuquerque are 1,326 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $934 a month in Toledo to $1,145 a month in Albuquerque, up $211 a month (23%).
Median household income goes from $62,224 in Toledo to $68,317 in Albuquerque, up $6,093 (10%).
The crime index goes from 221 in Toledo to 293 in Albuquerque, up 72 points (33%).
Albuquerque, NM
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Rent
18% cheaper
Toledo rent is 18% cheaper than Albuquerque
Albuquerque
$1,145/mo
Toledo
Winner$934/mo
Typical rent runs $934 a month in Toledo versus $1,145 in Albuquerque, so Toledo is 18% cheaper. A meaningful but not dramatic gap. Factor it into your budget alongside salary differences between the two markets. Over a year the spread is about $2,532, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. Toledo still wins on housing cost; just do not let a 10–20% rent edge override a job that only exists in Albuquerque.
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Median income
10% higher
Albuquerque's median income is 10% higher than Toledo
Albuquerque
Winner$68,317
Toledo
$62,224
Median household income is $68,317 in Albuquerque versus $62,224 in Toledo, so typical pay runs 10% higher in Albuquerque (about $6,093 more household income a year). The income edge is modest. Treat it as extra negotiating context, not a reason to ignore rent, schools, or climate. Remote workers especially should not treat citywide pay as a personal raise if their employer will not localize salary.
Crime index
25% lower crime
Toledo's crime index is 25% lower than Albuquerque
Albuquerque
293 (100 = avg)
Toledo
Winner221 (100 = avg)
Toledo's crime index is 221 versus 293 in Albuquerque (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 25% lower in Toledo. That gap is meaningful day-to-day. It affects whether you feel comfortable walking at night, leaving your car on the street, or letting kids play outside unsupervised. Indexes still compress a lot of reality: a calmer city has blocks you would skip, and a higher-crime city has streets that feel neighborly at 10 p.m. On the everyday test of walking from the car to the door, Toledo is the easier city. Albuquerque can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
64% more comfortable
Albuquerque weather is 64% more comfortable than Toledo
Albuquerque
Winner65°F avg · 72°F highs · comfort 100/100
Toledo
51°F avg · 58°F highs · comfort 61/100
Albuquerque averages about 65°F (72°F highs); Toledo averages about 51°F (58°F highs). Albuquerque sits near 65°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Toledo averages around 51°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Albuquerque scores 64% closer to the 65-80°F comfort band on this page, so it is the easier default for year-round outdoor errands and evenings. Choose Toledo if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside plus year-round outdoor access
It is also a match for career-focused movers who want salary upside and year-round outdoor access. Median household income runs 10% higher ($68,317), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 65°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Fit check
Families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy
Toledo is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 18% cheaper here at about $934 a month. Choose Toledo if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Toledo is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 25% lower than Albuquerque (221 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.
Bottom line
Toledo (51°F) and Albuquerque (65°F) are not interchangeable on climate — about 14°F apart on typical temperatures. Rent ($934 vs $1,145) and pay ($62,224 vs $68,317) still matter, yet most movers regret ignoring the forecast row.
Albuquerque still pays more locally ($68,317 median income vs $62,224), which can offset the lease if your field pays Albuquerque rates.
Typical rent stays $934 in Toledo and $1,145 in Albuquerque.
Toledo clears the bar on climate in this dataset. Albuquerque deserves a serious look only when you would rather tolerate 65°F than optimize for Toledo's comfort score.
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