Dalton, GA vs Kettering, OH
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
Kettering
84
#9 nationally
Kettering leads in crime level (1.2 vs 6.7). Kettering leads in walk score (41 vs 30). Kettering leads in median household income ($69,818 vs $57,163).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dalton, GA | Kettering, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#306) | 84 (#9) |
| Population | 34,508 | 56,876 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $241,453 | $247,857 |
| Median Household Income | $57,163 | $69,818 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 19.8 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.5 | Even |
C
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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B
84 Score
Kettering, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$247,857
Population
56,876
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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