Dalton, Georgia vs. Macon, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Macon, Georgia is 5.5% cheaper than Dalton, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $47,226 in Macon, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dalton, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Macon, Georgia is cheaper than Dalton, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Macon
than in Dalton, Georgia
Dalton, GA vs. Macon, GA
Compared to Dalton, Macon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher