City comparison
No. Glendale's crime index is 144 versus 221 in Toledo, and its violent crime index is 135 versus 279, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Toledo is cheaper. Median rent is $934 a month versus $1,528 in Glendale.
Climate is the sharpest divide between Toledo and Glendale. Toledo averages 51°F while Glendale averages 81°F, a difference that affects utility bills, outdoor lifestyle, and how you feel nine months of the year. Rent runs $934 versus $1,528.
Glendale 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 Glendale 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 Glendale are 1,656 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $934 a month in Toledo to $1,528 a month in Glendale, up $594 a month (64%).
Median household income goes from $62,224 in Toledo to $73,530 in Glendale, up $11,306 (18%).
The crime index goes from 221 in Toledo to 144 in Glendale, down 77 points (35%).
The move
Glendale and Toledo are 1,656 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,528 a month in Glendale to $934 a month in Toledo, down $594 a month (39%).
Median household income goes from $73,530 in Glendale to $62,224 in Toledo, down $11,306 (15%).
The crime index goes from 144 in Glendale to 221 in Toledo, up 77 points (53%).
Toledo, OH
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Rent
39% cheaper
Toledo rent is 39% cheaper than Glendale
Toledo
Winner$934/mo
Glendale
$1,528/mo
Typical rent runs $934 a month in Toledo versus $1,528 in Glendale, so Toledo is 39% cheaper. That's roughly $594/month back in your pocket ($7,128/year). Over five years that's $35,640 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 Glendale, 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
18% higher
Glendale's median income is 18% higher than Toledo
Toledo
$62,224
Glendale
Winner$73,530
Median household income is $73,530 in Glendale versus $62,224 in Toledo, so typical pay runs 18% higher in Glendale (about $11,306 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, Glendale 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
35% lower crime
Glendale's crime index is 35% lower than Toledo
Toledo
221 (100 = avg)
Glendale
Winner144 (100 = avg)
Glendale's crime index is 144 versus 221 in Toledo (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 35% lower in Glendale. 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, Glendale 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
59% more comfortable
Glendale weather is 59% more comfortable than Toledo
Toledo
51°F avg · 58°F highs · comfort 61/100
Glendale
Winner81°F avg · 87°F highs · comfort 97/100
Toledo averages about 51°F (58°F highs); Glendale averages about 81°F (87°F highs). Toledo averages around 51°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Glendale averages around 81°F. Glendale scores 59% 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 39% 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 18% higher ($73,530), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 81°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Glendale is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 35% lower than Toledo (144 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
Rent is the clearest fork: Toledo at $934/month versus $1,528 in Glendale ($594 apart). Glendale median income is $73,530 against $62,224 in Toledo, so the cheaper lease does not always pair with the stronger local wage base.
Safety still diverges (49/100 in Glendale vs 36/100 in Toledo), so climate preference should not be the only filter.
Safety scores read 36/100 in Toledo and 49/100 in Glendale.
Toledo clears the bar on housing cost in this dataset. Glendale deserves a serious look only when your $73,530 income offer in Glendale outweighs saving $594/month in Toledo.
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