Grafton, IA vs Stanton, IA

Grafton is moderately more affordable than Stanton, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Grafton scores 59 compared to 63 for Stanton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stanton 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 $766/month in Stanton — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grafton is more affordable at $94,600 median vs $97,400.

Median household income in Grafton is $52,188 compared to $80,938 in Stanton (-35.5%). While Stanton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Grafton spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, more than the 11.4% in Stanton.