City comparison
Yes. Reno's crime index is 151 versus 221 in Toledo, and its violent crime index is 156 versus 279, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Toledo is cheaper. Median rent is $934 a month versus $1,556 in Reno.
Climate is the sharpest divide between Reno and Toledo. Reno averages 62°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 $1,556 versus $934.
Reno 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 Reno 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
Reno and Toledo are 1,894 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,556 a month in Reno to $934 a month in Toledo, down $622 a month (40%).
Median household income goes from $80,760 in Reno to $62,224 in Toledo, down $18,536 (23%).
The crime index goes from 151 in Reno to 221 in Toledo, up 70 points (46%).
The move
Toledo and Reno are 1,894 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $934 a month in Toledo to $1,556 a month in Reno, up $622 a month (67%).
Median household income goes from $62,224 in Toledo to $80,760 in Reno, up $18,536 (30%).
The crime index goes from 221 in Toledo to 151 in Reno, down 70 points (32%).
Reno, NV
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Rent
40% cheaper
Toledo rent is 40% cheaper than Reno
Reno
$1,556/mo
Toledo
Winner$934/mo
Typical rent runs $934 a month in Toledo versus $1,556 in Reno, so Toledo is 40% cheaper. That's roughly $622/month back in your pocket ($7,464/year). Over five years that's $37,320 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 Reno, 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
Reno's median income is 30% higher than Toledo
Reno
Winner$80,760
Toledo
$62,224
Median household income is $80,760 in Reno versus $62,224 in Toledo, so typical pay runs 30% higher in Reno (about $18,536 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, Reno 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
32% lower crime
Reno's crime index is 32% lower than Toledo
Reno
Winner151 (100 = avg)
Toledo
221 (100 = avg)
Reno's crime index is 151 versus 221 in Toledo (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 32% lower in Reno. 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, Reno 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
51% more comfortable
Reno weather is 51% more comfortable than Toledo
Reno
Winner62°F avg · 71°F highs · comfort 92/100
Toledo
51°F avg · 58°F highs · comfort 61/100
Reno averages about 62°F (71°F highs); Toledo averages about 51°F (58°F highs). Reno averages around 62°F. Toledo averages around 51°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Reno scores 51% 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 ($80,760), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 62°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Reno is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 32% lower than Toledo (151 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
On rent alone, Toledo undercuts Reno by $622/month ($934 vs $1,556). I would not pick Reno on housing cost without a job that clears that spread.
Safety still diverges (47/100 in Reno vs 36/100 in Toledo), so climate preference should not be the only filter.
Weather averages land near 62°F in Reno and 51°F in Toledo.
Between Reno and Toledo, Toledo is ahead on housing cost — $934/month rent against $1,556. Lean Reno instead when your $80,760 income offer in Reno outweighs saving $622/month in Toledo.
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