Dalton, MN vs West Concord, MN

Dalton is moderately more affordable than West Concord, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Dalton scores 65 compared to 69 for West Concord, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Concord 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 $786/month in West Concord — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dalton is more affordable at $104,500 median vs $154,300.

Median household income in Dalton is $66,094 compared to $81,111 in West Concord (-18.5%). While West Concord 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, more than the 11.6% in West Concord.