City comparison
Yes. Greensboro's crime index is 214 versus 221 in Toledo, and its violent crime index is 235 versus 279, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Toledo is cheaper. Median rent is $934 a month versus $1,172 in Greensboro.
Greensboro and Toledo are closer on paper than many city pairs, so the move comes down to how you weight cost, safety, and climate. Typical rent sits near $1,172 in Greensboro and $934 in Toledo, and median household income lands at $61,515 versus $62,224. Use the category rows below to see which gaps would change your daily life.
Neither city has a clear overall edge here. Toledo is the easier city on typical rent, but Greensboro can still be the better daily fit depending on schools, safety, and climate. 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
Greensboro and Toledo are 436 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,172 a month in Greensboro to $934 a month in Toledo, down $238 a month (20%).
Median household income goes from $61,515 in Greensboro to $62,224 in Toledo, up $709 (1%).
The crime index goes from 214 in Greensboro to 221 in Toledo, up 7 points (3%).
The move
Toledo and Greensboro are 436 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $934 a month in Toledo to $1,172 a month in Greensboro, up $238 a month (25%).
Median household income goes from $62,224 in Toledo to $61,515 in Greensboro, down $709 (1%).
The crime index goes from 221 in Toledo to 214 in Greensboro, down 7 points (3%).
Greensboro, NC
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Toledo, OH
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Rent
20% cheaper
Toledo rent is 20% cheaper than Greensboro
Greensboro
$1,172/mo
Toledo
Winner$934/mo
Typical rent runs $934 a month in Toledo versus $1,172 in Greensboro, so Toledo is 20% 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 $2,856, 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 Greensboro.
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Median income
1% higher
Toledo's median income is 1% higher than Greensboro
Greensboro
$61,515
Toledo
Winner$62,224
Median household income is $62,224 in Toledo versus $61,515 in Greensboro, so typical pay runs 1% higher in Toledo (about $709 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
3% lower crime
Greensboro's crime index is 3% lower than Toledo
Greensboro
Winner214 (100 = avg)
Toledo
221 (100 = avg)
Greensboro's crime index is 214 versus 221 in Toledo (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 3% lower in Greensboro. The difference is noticeable without being night-and-day. You will still want to pick the neighborhood carefully in Greensboro, but you will usually spend less energy on constant vigilance than you would in Toledo. Tour both cities after dark before you let a modest index gap close the decision.
Typical weather
23% more comfortable
Greensboro weather is 23% more comfortable than Toledo
Greensboro
Winner56°F avg · 67°F highs · comfort 75/100
Toledo
51°F avg · 58°F highs · comfort 61/100
Greensboro averages about 56°F (67°F highs); Toledo averages about 51°F (58°F highs). Greensboro averages around 56°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Toledo averages around 51°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Greensboro scores 23% 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
Outdoor enthusiasts and people who need year-round access to nature for their wellbeing
Pick Greensboro if you are an outdoor enthusiast or you need year-round access to nature for your wellbeing. Typical conditions (56°F) beat Toledo on this page's weather index by 23%. Toledo may pay more or cost less, but Greensboro is the city where the forecast fights you less.
Greensboro is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 3% lower than Toledo (214 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
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Toledo is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 20% 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 city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 1% higher here ($62,224). Start with Toledo if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Bottom line
Housing separates these metros first: $934/month in Toledo versus $1,172 in Greensboro. Median income reads $62,224 in Toledo and $61,515 in Greensboro, which matters when you stack rent against take-home pay.
Safety scores read 37/100 in Greensboro and 36/100 in Toledo.
If housing cost drives your move, Toledo is the stronger match ($934/month rent against $1,172). If an employer or family tie already points to Greensboro, treat $1,172/month rent and $61,515 income as the numbers that actually govern the decision.
Weather averages land near 56°F in Greensboro and 51°F in Toledo.
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