Dalton, OH vs Spring Valley, OH

Dalton is moderately more affordable than Spring Valley, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Dalton scores 71 compared to 79 for Spring Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spring Valley 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 $1,163/month in Spring Valley — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dalton has cheaper rent, Spring Valley actually has lower median home values ($135,600 vs $179,800).

Median household income in Dalton is $60,938 compared to $66,696 in Spring Valley (-8.6%). The higher salaries in Spring Valley partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Dalton spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, less than the 20.9% in Spring Valley.