Cairo, OH vs Dalton, OH

Cairo is moderately more affordable than Dalton, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Cairo scores 65 compared to 71 for Dalton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dalton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cairo is $850/month compared to $827/month in Dalton — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dalton has cheaper rent, Cairo actually has lower median home values ($107,900 vs $179,800).

Median household income in Cairo is $79,643 compared to $60,938 in Dalton (+30.7%). Cairo offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cairo spend roughly 12.8% of their income on rent, less than the 16.3% in Dalton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (51.4°F vs 49.5°F). Dalton receives more rainfall at 36.9" per year compared to 35.8" in Cairo.