salaryRent is lower than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.5 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $52,640 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Georgia. It is number 51 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Dalton?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Dalton
| Size | Dalton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $850 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $936 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,015 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,304 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,492 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Dalton overall?
Everyday prices in the Dalton metro area are 10% below the U.S. average (index 89.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Dalton
Life in Dalton
What jobs pay in Dalton
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $130,050 | 12.1% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $118,330 | 13.3% |
| Software Developer | $115,480 | 13.7% |
| Civil Engineer | $99,760 | 15.8% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $94,640 | 16.7% |
| Operations Manager | $94,050 | 16.8% |
| Lawyer | $91,730 | 17.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $83,290 | 19.0% |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,010 | 19.3% |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,040 | 20.0% |
| Accountant | $77,410 | 20.4% |
| HVAC Technician | $65,560 | 24.1% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,340 | 24.9% |
| Police Officer | $60,130 | 26.3% |
| Electrician | $56,860 | 27.8% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $54,380 | 29.0% |
| Truck Driver | $53,760 | 29.4% |
| Firefighter | $48,110 | 32.8% |
| Plumber | $47,370 | 33.3% |
| Carpenter | $42,750 | 36.9% |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,730 | 39.7% |
| Medical Assistant | $37,170 | 42.5% |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,040 | 42.6% |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,110 | 43.7% |
| Restaurant Cook | $31,060 | 50.8% |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,140 | 54.2% |
| Cashier | $27,260 | 57.9% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $17,930 | 88.1% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dalton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $227 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $222,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,240 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dalton, GA?
Renting in Dalton costs a median of about $1,316 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Dalton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,640 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Dalton cheap or expensive?
Dalton is rated OK: rent takes 23.0% of the typical household income of $68,568. It ranks 51st cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Dalton?
The median homeowner in Dalton pays $1,637 a year in property taxes, about 0.74% of the median home value.
Is Dalton more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 10% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Dalton?
The median home value in Dalton is $222,400, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
34,538 people live in Dalton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.