Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Roswell, GA
VS
Toledo, OH
🏆 Roswell leads 17 of 23 categories
Roswell
Georgia
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$122,924 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
42 ✓ Safer
Population
92,770
Toledo
Ohio
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
90.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$45,405
Violent Crime Index
274⚠ High
Population
269,962 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Roswell, GA
Pros
Households earn $77,519 more per year on average
85% less violent crime than Toledo
More college-educated — 63.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.9 pts lower (4.3%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.1 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 52°F vs 34°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $479,400
Higher rents — median is $1,619/mo
Cost of living runs 11% higher than Toledo
Longer commutes — 29.1 min average each way
Toledo, OH
Pros
Homes cost $381k less ($98,800 vs $479,400)
Rent averages $765/mo less ($854 vs $1,619)
Commutes run 9 min shorter each way
11% cheaper overall cost of living than Roswell
Living costs sit below the national average (index 90.4)
Cons
Median income trails Roswell by $77,519/yr
Violent crime (1041.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2732.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (8.2% vs 4.3%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Roswell
Median Income
$77,519
$122,924 vs $45,405/yr
Roswell
Violent Crime
85% lower
160.1 vs 1041.1 per 100k
Roswell
Unemployment
3.9 pp lower
4.3% vs 8.2% unemployment
Roswell
Summer Heat
4.8°F warmer
July avg high 89.4°F vs 84.6°F
Toledo
Cost of Living
11% cheaper
COL index 90.4 vs 100.9 (100 = US avg)
Toledo
Median Home Value
$381k less
$98,800 vs $479,400
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Roswell, GA | Toledo, OH |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 100.9⚠ High | 90.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $479,400⚠ High | $98,800 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,619⚠ High | $854 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $122,924 ✓ Higher | $45,405 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 8.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.1 min⚠ High | 19.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 25.2% ✓ Higher | 4.6% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 45 ✓ Safer | 216⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 42 ✓ Safer | 274⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 49 ✓ Safer | 130⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (117) ✓ Better | C+ (86) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 15.2:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 63.4% ✓ Higher | 20.2% |
| High School or Higher | 94.8% ✓ Higher | 88.1% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Fulton County | Toledo City |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 51.9°F ✓ Warmer | 33.6°F |
| Avg High — July | 89.4°F ✓ Warmer | 84.6°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.5" | 37.0" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.3" ✓ Less | 37.4" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 92,770 | 269,962 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 40.5 ✓ Older | 35.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.8% ✓ Higher | 52.4% |
| Under 18 | 24.0% ✓ More | 23.0% |
| Over 65 | 15.1% ✓ More | 14.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Roswell's cost of living index is 100.9 vs Toledo's 90.4 (US average = 100).
Toledo is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Roswell leads 17 of 23 categories. Roswell wins 17 and Toledo wins 6. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Roswell to Toledo or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($479,400 vs $98,800 median home), income ($122,924 vs $45,405), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Roswell, GA and Toledo, OH are about 528 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.