City comparison
No. Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 221 in Toledo, and its violent crime index is 31 versus 279, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Toledo is cheaper. Median rent is $934 a month versus $2,014 in Frisco.
The income gap between Toledo and Frisco is significant: $62,224 median household versus $150,212. That spread matters more if you are job hunting locally than if you are remote. Typical rent is $934 in Toledo and $2,014 in Frisco.
Frisco 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 Frisco 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
Toledo and Frisco are 934 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $934 a month in Toledo to $2,014 a month in Frisco, up $1,080 a month (116%).
Median household income goes from $62,224 in Toledo to $150,212 in Frisco, up $87,988 (141%).
The crime index goes from 221 in Toledo to 43 in Frisco, down 178 points (81%).
The move
Frisco and Toledo are 934 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,014 a month in Frisco to $934 a month in Toledo, down $1,080 a month (54%).
Median household income goes from $150,212 in Frisco to $62,224 in Toledo, down $87,988 (59%).
The crime index goes from 43 in Frisco to 221 in Toledo, up 178 points (414%).
Toledo, OH
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Frisco, TX
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Rent
54% cheaper
Toledo rent is 54% cheaper than Frisco
Toledo
Winner$934/mo
Frisco
$2,014/mo
Typical rent runs $934 a month in Toledo versus $2,014 in Frisco, so Toledo is 54% cheaper. That's roughly $1,080/month back in your pocket ($12,960/year). Over five years that's $64,800 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 Frisco, 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
141% higher
Frisco's median income is 141% higher than Toledo
Toledo
$62,224
Frisco
Winner$150,212
Median household income is $150,212 in Frisco versus $62,224 in Toledo, so typical pay runs 141% higher in Frisco (about $87,988 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, Frisco 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
81% lower crime
Frisco's crime index is 81% lower than Toledo
Toledo
221 (100 = avg)
Frisco
Winner43 (100 = avg)
Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 221 in Toledo (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 81% lower in Frisco. 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, Frisco 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
Frisco weather is 64% more comfortable than Toledo
Toledo
51°F avg · 58°F highs · comfort 61/100
Frisco
Winner68°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
Toledo averages about 51°F (58°F highs); Frisco averages about 68°F (76°F highs). Toledo averages around 51°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Frisco sits near 68°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Frisco 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
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 54% 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.
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 141% higher ($150,212), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 68°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Frisco is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 81% lower than Toledo (43 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
Neither city is a free pass on neighborhood choice, but Frisco leads on safety (86/100 vs 36/100 in Toledo). Typical rent is $2,014 in Frisco and $934 in Toledo; do not assume the cheaper lease buys the calmer blocks.
Frisco still pays more locally ($150,212 median income vs $62,224), which can offset the lease if your field pays Frisco rates.
Median income is $150,212 in Frisco versus $62,224 in Toledo.
Frisco is ahead on safety (86/100 vs 36/100); Toledo is still viable when you have a vetted ZIP there and $934/month rent plus $62,224 income fit your budget better than the safety margin.
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