Dalton, OH vs St. Clairsville, OH

Dalton is moderately more affordable than St. Clairsville, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Dalton scores 71 compared to 77 for St. Clairsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Clairsville 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 $966/month in St. Clairsville — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dalton is more affordable at $179,800 median vs $197,600.

Median household income in Dalton is $60,938 compared to $73,534 in St. Clairsville (-17.1%). While St. Clairsville 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 15.8% in St. Clairsville.