Grafton, IL vs Moweaqua, IL

Moweaqua is moderately more affordable than Grafton, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Grafton scores 73 compared to 67 for Moweaqua, 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 $895/month in Moweaqua — a 31% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Grafton has cheaper rent, Moweaqua actually has lower median home values ($110,400 vs $254,700).

Median household income in Grafton is $93,250 compared to $71,364 in Moweaqua (+30.7%). 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 15% in Moweaqua.

Climate-wise, Grafton is notably warmer with an average of 56.1°F compared to 53.1°F in Moweaqua. Grafton receives more rainfall at 39.4" per year compared to 36.4" in Moweaqua.