City comparison
Fort Worth is safer than Toledo. Fort Worth's crime index is 135 versus 221 in Toledo, and its violent crime index is 121 versus 279, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Toledo is cheaper. Median rent is $934 a month versus $1,509 in Fort Worth.
Safety is where Fort Worth and Toledo split most clearly. Fort Worth scores 86 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,509 in Fort Worth and $934 in Toledo.
Fort Worth is not a close call here. It leads on the job market, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Toledo makes sense if you have a specific reason, a job offer, family, or a neighborhood you already know, but on the numbers alone Fort Worth is the stronger move.
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
Fort Worth and Toledo are 975 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,509 a month in Fort Worth to $934 a month in Toledo, down $575 a month (38%).
Median household income goes from $79,507 in Fort Worth to $62,224 in Toledo, down $17,283 (22%).
The crime index goes from 135 in Fort Worth to 221 in Toledo, up 86 points (64%).
The move
Toledo and Fort Worth are 975 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $934 a month in Toledo to $1,509 a month in Fort Worth, up $575 a month (62%).
Median household income goes from $62,224 in Toledo to $79,507 in Fort Worth, up $17,283 (28%).
The crime index goes from 221 in Toledo to 135 in Fort Worth, down 86 points (39%).
Fort Worth, TX
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Rent
38% cheaper
Toledo rent is 38% cheaper than Fort Worth
Fort Worth
$1,509/mo
Toledo
Winner$934/mo
Typical rent runs $934 a month in Toledo versus $1,509 in Fort Worth, so Toledo is 38% cheaper. That's roughly $575/month back in your pocket ($6,900/year). Over five years that's $34,500 you could redirect toward a down payment, travel, or investments. Housing is the bill you pay before groceries, childcare, or a social life, so that gap shows up in how often you eat out and how panicked a rent hike feels. If you already have a high-paying offer in Fort Worth, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, Toledo is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
28% higher
Fort Worth's median income is 28% higher than Toledo
Fort Worth
Winner$79,507
Toledo
$62,224
Median household income is $79,507 in Fort Worth versus $62,224 in Toledo, so typical pay runs 28% higher in Fort Worth (about $17,283 more household income a year). Higher median income usually signals a stronger local job market and better negotiating leverage on salary. Remote workers should weigh this against cost of living rather than treating it as a direct personal benefit. For people who will actually work in town, Fort Worth is the stronger labor market on paper. Toledo can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
39% lower crime
Fort Worth's crime index is 39% lower than Toledo
Fort Worth
Winner135 (100 = avg)
Toledo
221 (100 = avg)
Fort Worth's crime index is 135 versus 221 in Toledo (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 39% lower in Fort Worth. 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, Fort Worth is the easier city. Toledo can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
28% more comfortable
Fort Worth weather is 28% more comfortable than Toledo
Fort Worth
Winner72°F avg · 79°F highs · comfort 100/100
Toledo
57°F avg · 65°F highs · comfort 78/100
Fort Worth averages about 72°F (79°F highs); Toledo averages about 57°F (65°F highs). Fort Worth sits near 72°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Toledo averages around 57°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Fort Worth scores 28% 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 28% higher ($79,507), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 72°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Fort Worth is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 39% lower than Toledo (135 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.
Fit check
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to Toledo
Toledo is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 38% 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.
Bottom line
Fort Worth runs $1,509/month while Toledo sits at $934 — roughly 38% lower on typical leases. Unless your offer letter is Fort Worth-sized, that monthly gap compounds fast.
Toledo rent at $934/month is still below Fort Worth's $1,509, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Median income is $79,507 in Fort Worth versus $62,224 in Toledo.
Most movers who prioritize housing cost land in Toledo; Fort Worth only makes sense when your offer letter is already written for Fort Worth at $79,507 income.
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