Dalton, MN vs Le Roy, MN

Le Roy is moderately more affordable than Dalton, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Dalton scores 65 compared to 61 for Le Roy, 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 Dalton is $738/month compared to $655/month in Le Roy — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Le Roy has cheaper rent, Dalton actually has lower median home values ($104,500 vs $106,400).

Median household income in Dalton is $66,094 compared to $51,250 in Le Roy (+29%). While Dalton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dalton spend roughly 13.4% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in Le Roy.