Dalton, NE vs Sutton, NE

Dalton is moderately more affordable than Sutton, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Dalton scores 66 compared to 70 for Sutton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sutton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dalton is $870/month compared to $863/month in Sutton — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sutton has cheaper rent, Dalton actually has lower median home values ($89,500 vs $151,300).

Median household income in Dalton is $65,000 compared to $80,714 in Sutton (-19.5%). While Sutton 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 16.1% of their income on rent, more than the 12.8% in Sutton.

Climate-wise, Sutton is notably warmer with an average of 51.9°F compared to 48.5°F in Dalton. Sutton receives more rainfall at 26.4" per year compared to 15.8" in Dalton.