Grafton, IL vs Lexington, IL

Lexington is moderately more affordable than Grafton, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Grafton scores 73 compared to 69 for Lexington, 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 $734/month in Lexington — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Grafton has cheaper rent, Lexington actually has lower median home values ($171,600 vs $254,700).

Median household income in Grafton is $93,250 compared to $98,676 in Lexington (-5.5%). Lexington offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Grafton spend roughly 7.9% of their income on rent, less than the 8.9% in Lexington.

Climate-wise, Grafton is notably warmer with an average of 56.1°F compared to 52.3°F in Lexington. Lexington receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 39.4" in Grafton.