Dalton, GA vs Naperville, IL
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
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $57,163). Dalton leads in average commute (17 min vs 29.4 min). Naperville leads in walk score (46 vs 30).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dalton, GA | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#306) | 75.7 (#429) |
| Population | 34,508 | 149,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $241,453 | $629,473 |
| Median Household Income | $57,163 | $150,937 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.5 | D+13.3 |
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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C
75.7 Score
Naperville, IL
Where families thrive and communities flourish
Median Home
$629,473
Population
149,424
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Midwest
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