A quick read on this comparison

Deterministic summaries based on the data in view.

Best for affordability: Toledo, Ohio

Toledo, Ohio looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on home price and rent.

Biggest tradeoff: Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland, Ohio is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on daily convenience, weaker on safety.

Potential dealbreaker: Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland, Ohio needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on rent burden.

Comparison Matrix

City	Cleveland View Map	Toledo View Map	Akron View Map
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General Info
Population	388,072	279,789	197,542
Population Density	N/A	3.4k /sq mi	N/A
Elevation	653 ft(199 m)	610 ft(186 m)	955 ft(291 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home	$109,291	$125,283	$132,280
Median Rent	$1,299	$1,078	$1,141
Median Income	$37,271	$45,405	$46,596
Rent Burden	42%	28%	29%
Climate & Risks
Sunny Days	N/A	279 days/yr	272 days/yr
Avg. High	N/A	61°F	61°F
Comfort Score	N/A	49/100Mixed	55/100Mixed
Temp Swing	N/A	49°F	46°F
Annual Rainfall	N/A	35"(89 cm)	42"(107 cm)
Annual Snowfall	N/A	9"(23 cm)	11"(28 cm)
Air Quality	N/A	AQI 41 (Avg)11 days > 100	AQI 43 (Avg)14 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Walk Score	69	30	N/A
Transit Score	81	N/A	N/A
Safety Score	35 / 100	45 / 100	54 / 100
School Rating	5.9/10	5.8/10	6.3/10
Flood Risk (FEMA)	N/A	minimalMinimal Risk	N/A
Fire Risk (FEMA)	N/A	minimalMinimal	N/A
Internet Access	Fiber: 55%Cable: 98%	Fiber: 20%Cable: 99%	Fiber: 34%Cable: 97%
Demographics
Median Age	36.3 years	35.4 years	37.1 years
College Educated	20%	20%	23%
Remote Workers	9%	5%	8%
Nature Access
Local Nature & Reserves	Finding...	Finding...	Finding...
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