HEAD TO HEAD
New York vs Toledo
New York leads Toledo on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
New York, NY
wins 3 of 5 factors
Toledo, OH
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | New York | Toledo |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 61 | 97 ◆ |
| Affordable to rent | 5 | 89 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 64 ◆ | 47 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 41 ◆ | 39 |
| Big-city amenities | 100 ◆ | 39 |
By the numbers
| Figure | New York | Toledo |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $728K | $204K |
| Typical rent | $3,503/mo | $1,302/mo |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C | 10.3°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 3.92 kWh/m²/day | 3.84 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #1 | #93 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.