Let me put it this way: I am very glad that I was born in Toledo, but I absolutely do not want to die here.
Let's start with the basics:
1. cost of living is very, very low. You'll be able to find an affordable house or apartment rather easily. Toledo is very connected to its suburbs, so living in Perrysburg (like many medical students), Holland, Maumee, Sylvania, or the like is an option. Many people in Holland or Maumee just say that they're from Toledo because of how close everything is.
2. Many choices for food. Toledo actually ranks 5th in the nation for most bar-dense c