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Dalton, GA vs Cartersville, GA

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Are people in Cartersville older or younger than people in Dalton?
- The Median Age in Cartersville is 3.8 years older than in Dalton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cartersville or Dalton?
- Cartersville housing costs are 53.2% more expensive than Dalton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cartersville or Dalton?
- The average commute for residents of Cartersville is 5.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Dalton.

Things to do in Dalton?
Dalton, GA is a small city in Whitfield County near Chattanooga known as the Carpet Capital of the World with several carpet mills and showrooms that offer guided tours.

Things to do in Cartersville?
Cartersville, GA sits between Atlanta and Chattanooga at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Nicknamed The Lake City because of its proximity to Allatoona Lake, Cartersville boasts natural beauty as well as historical sites such as several Civil War-era fortifications.

 Dalton, GACartersville, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock22,626329,725,481
 Median Income$49,656  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$195,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.6  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Dalton    10 Reviews

I reside on the outskirts of dalton near chatsworth ,ga or murray county! I have lived here for 26 years and absolutely love our small mountain town with the blueridge  More

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DON'T move here. Seriously,I was staying here with family for a short time and boy did I hate it there's no jobs,unless you wanna work at Wal-Mart or you're used to not  More

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I came to Dalton in 1998, I have work in just about any area of the industry. Yes! there is lots of work in the carpet industry, but only very few get to have the best  More

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Reviews for Cartersville    4 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

The one important thing i didn't know when moving to Cartersville 11 years ago is the coal plant on the west side of town. The town smells of sulfur and chemicals. Only  More

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Over 13 years ago

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Over 14 years ago

My city is small, friendly and cheap. There is a lot to do here. There is the new Tellus museum, local art and cultural museums. You're not too far from Tennessee,  More

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