Dalton, GA Cost of Living


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Dalton cost of living score
82.7
Less expensive
17.3% lower
than the US average
12.5% lower
than the Georgia average
Dalton, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.3% lower than the U.S. average and 12.5% higher than the average for Georgia.

Dalton, GA

Housing costs in Dalton?
A typical home costs $195,200, which is 42.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 36.7% less expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dalton costs $860 per month, which is 39.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 48.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Dalton?
To live comfortably in Dalton, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $37,440 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dalton?
The cost of living in Dalton, GA is very reasonable. The median home price is around $124,500, which is much lower than the national average. The median rent in Dalton is also quite low at around $700 per month. Additionally, the cost of groceries and other goods in Dalton are generally lower than the national average as well. This makes Dalton an attractive place to live for those looking for a more affordable way to get by.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDaltonGeorgiaUnited States
  82.794.5100.0
  94.195.5100
  102.999.8100.0
  56.682.4100.0
  $195,200$308,200$338,100
  100.5%103.2%100.0%
  81.8105.1100.0
  77.783.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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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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