Dalton, GA vs Imperial, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Dalton
76.8
#306 nationally
Imperial
71.3
#996 nationally
Imperial leads in crime level (2.1 vs 6.7). Imperial leads in median household income ($83,029 vs $57,163). Dalton leads in cost of living index (94 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dalton, GA | Imperial, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#306) | 71.3 (#996) |
| Population | 34,508 | 21,591 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $241,453 | $445,376 |
| Median Household Income | $57,163 | $83,029 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 18.1 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.5 | R+0.9 |
Data coverage note: Imperial is missing data for 1 metric that Dalton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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76.8 Score
Dalton, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$241,453
Population
34,508
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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71.3 Score
Imperial, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,376
Population
21,591
Crime
Low
Median Income
$83,029
Pacific
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