Grafton, IA vs Hazleton, IA

Grafton is moderately more affordable than Hazleton, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Grafton scores 59 compared to 63 for Hazleton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hazleton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Grafton is $655/month compared to $827/month in Hazleton — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Grafton has cheaper rent, Hazleton actually has lower median home values ($80,100 vs $94,600).

Median household income in Grafton is $52,188 compared to $53,542 in Hazleton (-2.5%). Hazleton does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Grafton spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in Hazleton.