Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Toledo, OH
VS
Yonkers, NY
🏆 Yonkers leads 13 of 23 categories
Toledo
Ohio
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
90.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$45,405
Violent Crime Index
274⚠ High
Population
269,962 ✓ Larger
Yonkers
New York
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
112.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$78,208 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
82 ✓ Safer
Population
209,780
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Toledo, OH
Pros
Homes cost $358k less ($98,800 vs $456,500)
Rent averages $805/mo less ($854 vs $1,659)
22% cheaper overall cost of living than Yonkers
Commutes run 15 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 90.4)
Smaller class sizes — 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Yonkers by $32,803/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 6.6%)
Yonkers, NY
Pros
Households earn $32,803 more per year on average
70% less violent crime than Toledo
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.6 pts lower (6.6%)
More college-educated — 35.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 40°F vs 34°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $456,500
Higher rents — median is $1,659/mo
Cost of living runs 22% higher than Toledo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 112.5)
Key Differences at a Glance
Toledo
Cost of Living
22% cheaper
COL index 90.4 vs 112.5 (100 = US avg)
Toledo
Median Home Value
$358k less
$98,800 vs $456,500
Yonkers
Median Income
$32,803
$78,208 vs $45,405/yr
Yonkers
Violent Crime
70% lower
311.8 vs 1041.1 per 100k
Yonkers
Unemployment
1.6 pp lower
6.6% vs 8.2% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Toledo, OH | Yonkers, NY |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 90.4 ✓ Cheaper | 112.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $98,800 ✓ Lower | $456,500⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $854 ✓ Lower | $1,659⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $45,405 | $78,208 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2%⚠ High | 6.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 19.9 min ✓ Shorter | 34.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 4.6% | 9.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 216⚠ High | 69 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 274⚠ High | 82 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 130⚠ High | 48 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (86) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 17.1:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.2% | 35.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.1% ✓ Higher | 83.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Toledo City | YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 33.6°F | 39.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.6°F | 85.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.0" ✓ Drier | 51.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 37.4" | 32.7" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 269,962 ✓ Larger | 209,780 |
| Median Age | 35.4 | 39.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 52.4% ✓ Higher | 48.3% |
| Under 18 | 23.0% ✓ More | 20.8% |
| Over 65 | 14.8% | 16.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Toledo's cost of living index is 90.4 vs Yonkers's 112.5 (US average = 100).
Toledo is 22% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Yonkers leads 13 of 23 categories. Toledo wins 10 and Yonkers wins 13. 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 Toledo to Yonkers or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($98,800 vs $456,500 median home), income ($45,405 vs $78,208), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Toledo, OH and Yonkers, NY are about 506 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.