Defiance, OH vs Grafton, OH

Defiance is moderately more affordable than Grafton, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Defiance scores 69 compared to 81 for Grafton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Grafton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Defiance is $841/month compared to $1,048/month in Grafton — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Defiance is more affordable at $134,600 median vs $198,500.

Median household income in Defiance is $63,118 compared to $88,352 in Grafton (-28.6%). While Grafton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Defiance spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Grafton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50°F vs 50.2°F). Grafton receives more rainfall at 36.7" per year compared to 33" in Defiance.