City comparison
No. Toledo's crime index is 221 versus 303 in Minneapolis, and its violent crime index is 279 versus 314, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Toledo is cheaper. Median rent is $934 a month versus $1,371 in Minneapolis.
The cost gap between Minneapolis and Toledo is the real story here. Toledo comes in 32% cheaper on typical rent ($1,371 vs $934), which over a year adds up to $5,244. Median household income runs $80,846 in Minneapolis and $62,224 in Toledo.
Neither city has a clear overall edge here. Toledo costs less and Minneapolis 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
Minneapolis and Toledo are 539 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,371 a month in Minneapolis to $934 a month in Toledo, down $437 a month (32%).
Median household income goes from $80,846 in Minneapolis to $62,224 in Toledo, down $18,622 (23%).
The crime index goes from 303 in Minneapolis to 221 in Toledo, down 82 points (27%).
The move
Toledo and Minneapolis are 539 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $934 a month in Toledo to $1,371 a month in Minneapolis, up $437 a month (47%).
Median household income goes from $62,224 in Toledo to $80,846 in Minneapolis, up $18,622 (30%).
The crime index goes from 221 in Toledo to 303 in Minneapolis, up 82 points (37%).
Minneapolis, MN
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Toledo, OH
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Rent
32% cheaper
Toledo rent is 32% cheaper than Minneapolis
Minneapolis
$1,371/mo
Toledo
Winner$934/mo
Typical rent runs $934 a month in Toledo versus $1,371 in Minneapolis, so Toledo is 32% cheaper. That's roughly $437/month back in your pocket ($5,244/year). Over five years that's $26,220 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 Minneapolis, 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
30% higher
Minneapolis's median income is 30% higher than Toledo
Minneapolis
Winner$80,846
Toledo
$62,224
Median household income is $80,846 in Minneapolis versus $62,224 in Toledo, so typical pay runs 30% higher in Minneapolis (about $18,622 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, Minneapolis 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
27% lower crime
Toledo's crime index is 27% lower than Minneapolis
Minneapolis
303 (100 = avg)
Toledo
Winner221 (100 = avg)
Toledo's crime index is 221 versus 303 in Minneapolis (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 27% 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. Minneapolis can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
18% more comfortable
Minneapolis weather is 18% more comfortable than Toledo
Minneapolis
Winner55°F avg · 62°F highs · comfort 72/100
Toledo
51°F avg · 58°F highs · comfort 61/100
Minneapolis averages about 55°F (62°F highs); Toledo averages about 51°F (58°F highs). Minneapolis averages around 55°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. Minneapolis scores 18% 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 30% higher ($80,846), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 55°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 32% 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 27% lower than Minneapolis (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
Minneapolis runs $1,371/month while Toledo sits at $934 — roughly 32% lower on typical leases. Unless your offer letter is Minneapolis-sized, that monthly gap compounds fast.
Toledo rent at $934/month is still below Minneapolis's $1,371, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Median income is $80,846 in Minneapolis versus $62,224 in Toledo.
Most movers who prioritize housing cost land in Toledo; Minneapolis only makes sense when your offer letter is already written for Minneapolis at $80,846 income.
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