Hazleton, IA vs Toledo, IA

Hazleton is moderately more affordable than Toledo, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Hazleton scores 63 compared to 71 for Toledo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Toledo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hazleton is $827/month compared to $958/month in Toledo — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hazleton is more affordable at $80,100 median vs $124,000.

Median household income in Hazleton is $53,542 compared to $56,719 in Toledo (-5.6%). The higher salaries in Toledo partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Hazleton spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Toledo.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49°F vs 47.7°F). Hazleton receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 32.8" in Toledo.