Dalton, GA vs Nampa, ID
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Dalton
76.8
#306 nationally
Nampa
68.2
#1337 nationally
Dalton leads in crime level (6.7 vs 9.7). Dalton leads in average commute (17 min vs 23.5 min). Nampa leads in median household income ($67,346 vs $57,163).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dalton, GA | Nampa, ID |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#306) | 68.2 (#1337) |
| Population | 34,508 | 114,268 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $241,453 | $418,651 |
| Median Household Income | $57,163 | $67,346 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.5 | R+46.6 |
C
76.8 Score
Dalton, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$241,453
Population
34,508
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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D+
68.2 Score
Nampa, ID
Mid-size Idaho city with community character
Median Home
$418,651
Population
114,268
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
West
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