Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Sandy, UT
VS
Toledo, OH
🏆 Sandy leads 15 of 22 categories
Sandy
Utah
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$108,165 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
65 ✓ Safer
Population
95,635
Toledo
Ohio
7
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.
Sandy, UT
Pros
Households earn $62,760 more per year on average
76% less violent crime than Toledo
Stronger job market — unemployment is 6.0 pts lower (2.2%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (246.7 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 44.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $492,300
Higher rents — median is $1,640/mo
Cost of living runs 10% higher than Toledo
Snowy winters — about 82" of snow per year
Toledo, OH
Pros
Homes cost $394k less ($98,800 vs $492,300)
Rent averages $786/mo less ($854 vs $1,640)
10% cheaper overall cost of living than Sandy
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 90.4)
Cooler summers — July highs near 85°F vs 91°F
Cons
Median income trails Sandy by $62,760/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 2.2%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Sandy
Median Income
$62,760
$108,165 vs $45,405/yr
Sandy
Violent Crime
76% lower
246.7 vs 1041.1 per 100k
Sandy
Unemployment
6.0 pp lower
2.2% vs 8.2% unemployment
Sandy
Summer Heat
6.1°F warmer
July avg high 90.7°F vs 84.6°F
Toledo
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 90.4 vs 100.2 (100 = US avg)
Toledo
Median Home Value
$394k less
$98,800 vs $492,300
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Sandy, UT | Toledo, OH |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 100.2⚠ High | 90.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $492,300⚠ High | $98,800 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,640⚠ High | $854 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $108,165 ✓ Higher | $45,405 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% ✓ Lower | 8.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.4 min | 19.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 17.7% ✓ Higher | 4.6% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 69 ✓ Safer | 216⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 ✓ Safer | 274⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 76 ✓ Safer | 130⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (102) ✓ Better | C+ (86) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.4:1 | 15.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.5% ✓ Higher | 20.2% |
| High School or Higher | 95.4% ✓ Higher | 88.1% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Canyons District | Toledo City |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 38.1°F ✓ Warmer | 33.6°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.7°F ✓ Warmer | 84.6°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.0" ✓ Drier | 37.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 81.9" | 37.4" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 95,635 | 269,962 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.9 ✓ Older | 35.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.5% ✓ Higher | 52.4% |
| Under 18 | 25.8% ✓ More | 23.0% |
| Over 65 | 14.8% | 14.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Sandy's cost of living index is 100.2 vs Toledo's 90.4 (US average = 100).
Toledo is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Sandy leads 15 of 22 categories. Sandy wins 15 and Toledo wins 7. 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 Sandy to Toledo or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($492,300 vs $98,800 median home), income ($108,165 vs $45,405), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Sandy, UT and Toledo, OH are about 1,467 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.