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Dalton, GA vs Blacksburg, VA

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Are people in Blacksburg older or younger than people in Dalton?
- The Median Age in Blacksburg is 10.5 years younger than in Dalton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Blacksburg or Dalton?
- Blacksburg housing costs are 85.5% more expensive than Dalton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Blacksburg or Dalton?
- The average commute for residents of Blacksburg is 4.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Dalton.

Things to do in Dalton?
Dalton, GA is a small city in Whitfield County near Chattanooga known as the Carpet Capital of the World with several carpet mills and showrooms that offer guided tours.

Things to do in Blacksburg?
Blacksburg, Virginia is a small town located in Montgomery County. The town is the home of Virginia Tech and offers visitors plenty of outdoor activities and dining options.

 Dalton, GABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,385329,725,481
 Median Income$49,656  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock21.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$195,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.6  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Dalton    10 Reviews

I reside on the outskirts of dalton near chatsworth ,ga or murray county! I have lived here for 26 years and absolutely love our small mountain town with the blueridge  More

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DON'T move here. Seriously,I was staying here with family for a short time and boy did I hate it there's no jobs,unless you wanna work at Wal-Mart or you're used to not  More

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I came to Dalton in 1998, I have work in just about any area of the industry. Yes! there is lots of work in the carpet industry, but only very few get to have the best  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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