City comparison
Yes. Oklahoma City's crime index is 183 versus 221 in Toledo, and its violent crime index is 197 versus 279, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Toledo is cheaper. Median rent is $934 a month versus $1,130 in Oklahoma City.
Climate is the sharpest divide between Oklahoma City and Toledo. Oklahoma City averages 61°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 $1,130 versus $934.
Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City 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
Oklahoma City and Toledo are 866 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,130 a month in Oklahoma City to $934 a month in Toledo, down $196 a month (17%).
Median household income goes from $68,656 in Oklahoma City to $62,224 in Toledo, down $6,432 (9%).
The crime index goes from 183 in Oklahoma City to 221 in Toledo, up 38 points (21%).
The move
Toledo and Oklahoma City are 866 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $934 a month in Toledo to $1,130 a month in Oklahoma City, up $196 a month (21%).
Median household income goes from $62,224 in Toledo to $68,656 in Oklahoma City, up $6,432 (10%).
The crime index goes from 221 in Toledo to 183 in Oklahoma City, down 38 points (17%).
Oklahoma City, OK
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Toledo, OH
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Rent
17% cheaper
Toledo rent is 17% cheaper than Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City
$1,130/mo
Toledo
Winner$934/mo
Typical rent runs $934 a month in Toledo versus $1,130 in Oklahoma City, so Toledo is 17% 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 $2,352, 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 Oklahoma City.
Planning to buy in Oklahoma City? Check mortgage rates before you decide.
Median income
10% higher
Oklahoma City's median income is 10% higher than Toledo
Oklahoma City
Winner$68,656
Toledo
$62,224
Median household income is $68,656 in Oklahoma City versus $62,224 in Toledo, so typical pay runs 10% higher in Oklahoma City (about $6,432 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
17% lower crime
Oklahoma City's crime index is 17% lower than Toledo
Oklahoma City
Winner183 (100 = avg)
Toledo
221 (100 = avg)
Oklahoma City's crime index is 183 versus 221 in Toledo (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 17% lower in Oklahoma City. 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, Oklahoma City 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
46% more comfortable
Oklahoma City weather is 46% more comfortable than Toledo
Oklahoma City
Winner61°F avg · 69°F highs · comfort 89/100
Toledo
51°F avg · 58°F highs · comfort 61/100
Oklahoma City averages about 61°F (69°F highs); Toledo averages about 51°F (58°F highs). Oklahoma City averages around 61°F. Toledo averages around 51°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Oklahoma City scores 46% 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 ($68,656), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 61°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Oklahoma City is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 17% lower than Toledo (183 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 17% 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
On weather alone, Oklahoma City is the warmer market (61°F) and Toledo the cooler (51°F). Typical leases run $1,130 and $934; choose the climate you will tolerate year-round, not just on a visit weekend.
With only $196 separating typical rent, run both offer letters before housing cost alone picks the city.
Safety scores read 42/100 in Oklahoma City and 36/100 in Toledo.
Oklahoma City wins on climate (61°F vs 51°F); Toledo is the better fit if $934 rent and $62,224 pay matter more than daily weather.
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