Grafton, IL vs Kane, IL

Kane is moderately more affordable than Grafton, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Grafton scores 73 compared to 65 for Kane, 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 Grafton is $617/month compared to $833/month in Kane — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Grafton has cheaper rent, Kane actually has lower median home values ($81,100 vs $254,700).

Median household income in Grafton is $93,250 compared to $57,794 in Kane (+61.3%). 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 Grafton spend roughly 7.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in Kane.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (56.1°F vs 56.1°F). Kane receives more rainfall at 39.4" per year compared to 39.4" in Grafton.