Cost of living in the Dalton Metro Area
2 counties across GA. Population: 143,400.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Dalton Metro Area
Average rent across the Dalton metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Dalton Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 2 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Dalton Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Dalton Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 2 counties in the Dalton Metro Area
The Dalton metro area includes 2 counties. Sorted by population.
- Whitfield County GA$2,806/moPop103,118 Rent$838/mo Income$64,262/yrWhitfield County GA 103,118 $838/mo $64,262/yr $2,806/mo
- Murray County GA$2,866/moPop40,282 Rent$809/mo Income$67,880/yrMurray County GA 40,282 $809/mo $67,880/yr $2,866/mo
Compare counties in the Dalton Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Dalton Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Dalton Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Dalton metro area is approximately $2,823 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 2 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Dalton Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Dalton metro area is $830 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Dalton Metro Area?
Whitfield County, GA is the most affordable county in the Dalton metro area at approximately $2,806 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Dalton Metro Area?
Murray County, GA is the most expensive county in the Dalton metro area at approximately $2,866 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Dalton Metro Area?
The Dalton metro area covers 2 counties. The five largest by population are Whitfield County, Murray County.
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About this data
All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.