City comparison
Yes. Tucson's crime index is 156 versus 221 in Toledo, and its violent crime index is 146 versus 279, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Toledo is cheaper. Median rent is $934 a month versus $1,145 in Tucson.
Climate is the sharpest divide between Tucson and Toledo. Tucson averages 77°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 $1,145 versus $934.
Neither city has a clear overall edge here. Toledo is the easier city on typical rent, but Tucson can still be the better daily fit depending on schools, safety, and climate. Both are defensible choices for different reasons.
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
Tucson and Toledo are 1,637 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,145 a month in Tucson to $934 a month in Toledo, down $211 a month (18%).
Median household income goes from $57,073 in Tucson to $62,224 in Toledo, up $5,151 (9%).
The crime index goes from 156 in Tucson to 221 in Toledo, up 65 points (42%).
The move
Toledo and Tucson are 1,637 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $934 a month in Toledo to $1,145 a month in Tucson, up $211 a month (23%).
Median household income goes from $62,224 in Toledo to $57,073 in Tucson, down $5,151 (8%).
The crime index goes from 221 in Toledo to 156 in Tucson, down 65 points (29%).
Tucson, AZ
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Toledo, OH
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Rent
18% cheaper
Toledo rent is 18% cheaper than Tucson
Tucson
$1,145/mo
Toledo
Winner$934/mo
Typical rent runs $934 a month in Toledo versus $1,145 in Tucson, so Toledo is 18% cheaper. A meaningful but not dramatic gap. Factor it into your budget alongside salary differences between the two markets. Over a year the spread is about $2,532, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. Toledo still wins on housing cost; just do not let a 10–20% rent edge override a job that only exists in Tucson.
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Median income
9% higher
Toledo's median income is 9% higher than Tucson
Tucson
$57,073
Toledo
Winner$62,224
Median household income is $62,224 in Toledo versus $57,073 in Tucson, so typical pay runs 9% higher in Toledo (about $5,151 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
29% lower crime
Tucson's crime index is 29% lower than Toledo
Tucson
Winner156 (100 = avg)
Toledo
221 (100 = avg)
Tucson's crime index is 156 versus 221 in Toledo (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 29% lower in Tucson. 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, Tucson 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
Tucson weather is 64% more comfortable than Toledo
Tucson
Winner77°F avg · 84°F highs · comfort 100/100
Toledo
51°F avg · 58°F highs · comfort 61/100
Tucson averages about 77°F (84°F highs); Toledo averages about 51°F (58°F highs). Tucson sits near 77°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. Tucson 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
Outdoor enthusiasts and people who need year-round access to nature for their wellbeing
Pick Tucson if you are an outdoor enthusiast or you need year-round access to nature for your wellbeing. Typical conditions (77°F) beat Toledo on this page's weather index by 64%. Toledo may pay more or cost less, but Tucson is the city where the forecast fights you less.
Tucson is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 29% lower than Toledo (156 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
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Toledo is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 18% 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.
Toledo is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 9% higher here ($62,224). Start with Toledo if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Bottom line
Tucson runs 77°F typical weather against 51°F in Toledo (comfort scores 100 vs 61). Housing is $1,145/month versus $934/month, so this decision is lifestyle-weighted as much as financial.
Typical rent stays $934 in Toledo and $1,145 in Tucson.
If climate drives your move, Toledo is the stronger match (51°F typical weather versus 77°F). If an employer or family tie already points to Tucson, treat $1,145/month rent and $57,073 income as the numbers that actually govern the decision.
Safety scores read 46/100 in Tucson and 36/100 in Toledo.
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