Moving from Augusta to Toledo (2026)

Toledo has a COL index of 81 vs 85 for Augusta (100 = US average). You'd pay about 5% less for the same lifestyle.

Save ~$275/mo
on rent + taxes ยท $75K salary baseline

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Key differences

COL index
85 โ†’ 81
100 = US avg
1BR rent
$1,200 โ†’ $1,050
per month
State tax
5.5% โ†’ 3.5%
income tax
COL difference
85 โ†’ 81
5% cheaper

Salary needed in Toledo to match your Augusta lifestyle

Based on the 5% cost of living decrease between the two cities.

Your salary in AugustaEquivalent in Toledo
$40K$38,118
$50K$47,647
$60K$57,176
$75K$71,471
$80K$76,235
$100K$95,294
$120K$114,353
$150K$142,941

๐Ÿ’ต Household income (before tax)

$75K
$
$30K$300K
Save ~$132/moon core expenses at $75K

Monthly budget at $75K โ€” Augusta vs Toledo

ExpenseAugustaToledo
Monthly take-home$4,397$4,522
1BR rent$1,200$1,050
Groceries$353$357
Transport$42$58
Utilities$162$160
Internet$58$58
Left after essentials$2,582$2,839

30-Year Wealth Builder

If you invest your monthly savings of $132 in a low-cost index fund (7% avg return), you'd accumulate an extra:

$161,036

over 30 years compared to staying in Augusta โ€” that's the real price of a city.

$132/mo invested

Frequently asked questions

Is Toledo cheaper than Augusta?

Yes. Toledo has a cost of living index of 81 vs 85 for Augusta (100 = US average). That's about 5% cheaper.

How much will I save moving from Augusta to Toledo?

On a $75K salary, moving from Augusta to Toledo saves roughly $275/month on core expenses. That's ~$3,300/year.

What salary do I need in Toledo to match my Augusta lifestyle?

To maintain the same purchasing power as $75,000 in Augusta, you'd need roughly $71,471/year in Toledo. This is based on the overall COL index difference.

Estimates based on Q1 2026 COL index and market data. Budget uses simplified federal/state tax rates. Zillow ยท BLS ยท Numbeo ยท For general guidance only