Dalton, OH vs Northwood, OH

Dalton is moderately more affordable than Northwood, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Dalton scores 71 compared to 75 for Northwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Northwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dalton is $827/month compared to $964/month in Northwood — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dalton has cheaper rent, Northwood actually has lower median home values ($168,400 vs $179,800).

Median household income in Dalton is $60,938 compared to $76,332 in Northwood (-20.2%). While Northwood 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 16.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Northwood.