City comparison
No. Scottsdale's crime index is 79 versus 221 in Toledo, and its violent crime index is 48 versus 279, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Toledo is cheaper. Median rent is $934 a month versus $2,013 in Scottsdale.
The income gap between Toledo and Scottsdale is significant: $62,224 median household versus $110,886. That spread matters more if you are job hunting locally than if you are remote. Typical rent is $934 in Toledo and $2,013 in Scottsdale.
Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale are 1,642 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $934 a month in Toledo to $2,013 a month in Scottsdale, up $1,079 a month (116%).
Median household income goes from $62,224 in Toledo to $110,886 in Scottsdale, up $48,662 (78%).
The crime index goes from 221 in Toledo to 79 in Scottsdale, down 142 points (64%).
The move
Scottsdale and Toledo are 1,642 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,013 a month in Scottsdale to $934 a month in Toledo, down $1,079 a month (54%).
Median household income goes from $110,886 in Scottsdale to $62,224 in Toledo, down $48,662 (44%).
The crime index goes from 79 in Scottsdale to 221 in Toledo, up 142 points (180%).
Toledo, OH
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Scottsdale, AZ
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Rent
54% cheaper
Toledo rent is 54% cheaper than Scottsdale
Toledo
Winner$934/mo
Scottsdale
$2,013/mo
Typical rent runs $934 a month in Toledo versus $2,013 in Scottsdale, so Toledo is 54% cheaper. That's roughly $1,079/month back in your pocket ($12,948/year). Over five years that's $64,740 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 Scottsdale, 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
78% higher
Scottsdale's median income is 78% higher than Toledo
Toledo
$62,224
Scottsdale
Winner$110,886
Median household income is $110,886 in Scottsdale versus $62,224 in Toledo, so typical pay runs 78% higher in Scottsdale (about $48,662 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, Scottsdale 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
64% lower crime
Scottsdale's crime index is 64% lower than Toledo
Toledo
221 (100 = avg)
Scottsdale
Winner79 (100 = avg)
Scottsdale's crime index is 79 versus 221 in Toledo (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 64% lower in Scottsdale. 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, Scottsdale 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
Scottsdale weather is 64% more comfortable than Toledo
Toledo
51°F avg · 58°F highs · comfort 61/100
Scottsdale
Winner74°F avg · 80°F highs · comfort 100/100
Toledo averages about 51°F (58°F highs); Scottsdale averages about 74°F (80°F highs). Toledo averages around 51°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Scottsdale sits near 74°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Scottsdale 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 78% higher ($110,886), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 74°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Scottsdale is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 64% lower than Toledo (79 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 $2,013 in Scottsdale ($1,079 apart). Scottsdale median income is $110,886 against $62,224 in Toledo, so the cheaper lease does not always pair with the stronger local wage base.
Toledo rent at $934/month is still below Scottsdale's $2,013, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Median income is $110,886 in Scottsdale versus $62,224 in Toledo.
If housing cost drives your move, Toledo is the stronger match ($934/month rent against $2,013). If an employer or family tie already points to Scottsdale, treat $2,013/month rent and $110,886 income as the numbers that actually govern the decision.
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