Dalton, PA vs Fleetwood, PA

Fleetwood is moderately more affordable than Dalton, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Dalton scores 101 compared to 90 for Fleetwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dalton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dalton is $1,567/month compared to $1,259/month in Fleetwood — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fleetwood is more affordable at $216,700 median vs $247,900.

Median household income in Dalton is $91,667 compared to $94,375 in Fleetwood (-2.9%). Fleetwood offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dalton spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Fleetwood.