City comparison
Yes. San Antonio's crime index is 212 versus 221 in Toledo, and its violent crime index is 164 versus 279, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Toledo is cheaper. Median rent is $934 a month versus $1,324 in San Antonio.
Climate is the sharpest divide between San Antonio and Toledo. San Antonio averages 72°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 $1,324 versus $934.
San Antonio 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 San Antonio 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
San Antonio and Toledo are 1,188 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,324 a month in San Antonio to $934 a month in Toledo, down $390 a month (29%).
Median household income goes from $65,056 in San Antonio to $62,224 in Toledo, down $2,832 (4%).
The crime index goes from 212 in San Antonio to 221 in Toledo, up 9 points (4%).
The move
Toledo and San Antonio are 1,188 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $934 a month in Toledo to $1,324 a month in San Antonio, up $390 a month (42%).
Median household income goes from $62,224 in Toledo to $65,056 in San Antonio, up $2,832 (5%).
The crime index goes from 221 in Toledo to 212 in San Antonio, down 9 points (4%).
San Antonio, TX
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Rent
29% cheaper
Toledo rent is 29% cheaper than San Antonio
San Antonio
$1,324/mo
Toledo
Winner$934/mo
Typical rent runs $934 a month in Toledo versus $1,324 in San Antonio, so Toledo is 29% cheaper. That's roughly $390/month back in your pocket ($4,680/year). Over five years that's $23,400 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 San Antonio, 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
5% higher
San Antonio's median income is 5% higher than Toledo
San Antonio
Winner$65,056
Toledo
$62,224
Median household income is $65,056 in San Antonio versus $62,224 in Toledo, so typical pay runs 5% higher in San Antonio (about $2,832 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
4% lower crime
San Antonio's crime index is 4% lower than Toledo
San Antonio
Winner212 (100 = avg)
Toledo
221 (100 = avg)
San Antonio's crime index is 212 versus 221 in Toledo (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 4% lower in San Antonio. The difference is noticeable without being night-and-day. You will still want to pick the neighborhood carefully in San Antonio, 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
64% more comfortable
San Antonio weather is 64% more comfortable than Toledo
San Antonio
Winner72°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
Toledo
51°F avg · 58°F highs · comfort 61/100
San Antonio averages about 72°F (82°F highs); Toledo averages about 51°F (58°F highs). San Antonio sits near 72°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. San Antonio 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 5% higher ($65,056), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 72°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
San Antonio is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 4% lower than Toledo (212 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 29% 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 $1,324 in San Antonio. Median income reads $62,224 in Toledo and $65,056 in San Antonio, which matters when you stack rent against take-home pay.
Toledo rent at $934/month is still below San Antonio's $1,324, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Safety scores read 37/100 in San Antonio and 36/100 in Toledo.
If housing cost drives your move, Toledo is the stronger match ($934/month rent against $1,324). If an employer or family tie already points to San Antonio, treat $1,324/month rent and $65,056 income as the numbers that actually govern the decision.
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