Bay Village, OH vs Grafton, OH

Grafton is moderately more affordable than Bay Village, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Bay Village scores 87 compared to 81 for Grafton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bay Village can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bay Village is $889/month compared to $1,048/month in Grafton — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bay Village has cheaper rent, Grafton actually has lower median home values ($198,500 vs $332,500).

Median household income in Bay Village is $122,083 compared to $88,352 in Grafton (+38.2%). While Bay Village is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bay Village spend roughly 8.7% of their income on rent, less than the 14.2% in Grafton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.4°F vs 50.2°F). Bay Village receives more rainfall at 41" per year compared to 36.7" in Grafton.