Dalton City, IL vs Farmington, IL

Dalton City is moderately more affordable than Farmington, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Dalton City scores 58 compared to 66 for Farmington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Farmington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dalton City is $640/month compared to $877/month in Farmington — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dalton City is more affordable at $99,200 median vs $99,300.

Median household income in Dalton City is $69,231 compared to $64,313 in Farmington (+7.6%). Dalton City offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dalton City spend roughly 11.1% of their income on rent, less than the 16.4% in Farmington.