City comparison
Yes. Las Vegas's crime index is 138 versus 221 in Toledo, and its violent crime index is 122 versus 279, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Toledo is cheaper. Median rent is $934 a month versus $1,563 in Las Vegas.
Climate is the sharpest divide between Las Vegas and Toledo. Las Vegas averages 70°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 $1,563 versus $934.
Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas 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
Las Vegas and Toledo are 1,729 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,563 a month in Las Vegas to $934 a month in Toledo, down $629 a month (40%).
Median household income goes from $73,877 in Las Vegas to $62,224 in Toledo, down $11,653 (16%).
The crime index goes from 138 in Las Vegas to 221 in Toledo, up 83 points (60%).
The move
Toledo and Las Vegas are 1,729 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $934 a month in Toledo to $1,563 a month in Las Vegas, up $629 a month (67%).
Median household income goes from $62,224 in Toledo to $73,877 in Las Vegas, up $11,653 (19%).
The crime index goes from 221 in Toledo to 138 in Las Vegas, down 83 points (38%).
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Toledo, OH
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Rent
40% cheaper
Toledo rent is 40% cheaper than Las Vegas
Las Vegas
$1,563/mo
Toledo
Winner$934/mo
Typical rent runs $934 a month in Toledo versus $1,563 in Las Vegas, so Toledo is 40% cheaper. That's roughly $629/month back in your pocket ($7,548/year). Over five years that's $37,740 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 Las Vegas, 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
19% higher
Las Vegas's median income is 19% higher than Toledo
Las Vegas
Winner$73,877
Toledo
$62,224
Median household income is $73,877 in Las Vegas versus $62,224 in Toledo, so typical pay runs 19% higher in Las Vegas (about $11,653 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, Las Vegas 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
38% lower crime
Las Vegas's crime index is 38% lower than Toledo
Las Vegas
Winner138 (100 = avg)
Toledo
221 (100 = avg)
Las Vegas's crime index is 138 versus 221 in Toledo (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 38% lower in Las Vegas. 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, Las Vegas 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
64% more comfortable
Las Vegas weather is 64% more comfortable than Toledo
Las Vegas
Winner70°F avg · 75°F highs · comfort 100/100
Toledo
51°F avg · 58°F highs · comfort 61/100
Las Vegas averages about 70°F (75°F highs); Toledo averages about 51°F (58°F highs). Las Vegas sits near 70°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. Las Vegas 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 19% higher ($73,877), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 70°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Las Vegas is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 38% lower than Toledo (138 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 40% 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
Housing separates these metros first: $934/month in Toledo versus $1,563 in Las Vegas. Median income reads $62,224 in Toledo and $73,877 in Las Vegas, which matters when you stack rent against take-home pay.
Safety still diverges (50/100 in Las Vegas vs 36/100 in Toledo), so climate preference should not be the only filter.
Weather averages land near 70°F in Las Vegas and 51°F in Toledo.
Pick Toledo when shaving $629 off rent at $934/month is the priority. Otherwise, Las Vegas's case rests on $1,563/month rent with $73,877 local income.
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