Dalton, GA vs Laurel, MD

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

vs

Laurel

66.4

#1547 nationally

Dalton leads in average commute (17 min vs 33.5 min). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 30). Dalton leads in crime level (6.7 vs 10.8).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Dalton, GA Laurel, MD
WhereAtHome Score 76.8 (#306) 66.4 (#1547)
Population 34,508 29,400
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $241,453 $478,130
Median Household Income $57,163 $92,035
Average Commute 17 min 33.5 min
Walk Score 30 53
Crime Level 6.7 10.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 94 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+44.5 D+13.9