Fitchburg, WI vs Grafton, WI

Grafton is moderately more affordable than Fitchburg, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Fitchburg scores 105 compared to 93 for Grafton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fitchburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fitchburg is $1,302/month compared to $1,162/month in Grafton — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grafton is more affordable at $301,300 median vs $389,400.

Median household income in Fitchburg is $85,420 compared to $88,634 in Grafton (-3.6%). Grafton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fitchburg spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Grafton.