Grafton, ND vs Harvey, ND

Harvey is moderately more affordable than Grafton, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Grafton scores 65 compared to 60 for Harvey, 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 $715/month compared to $631/month in Harvey — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Harvey is more affordable at $118,000 median vs $153,800.

Median household income in Grafton is $60,184 compared to $42,368 in Harvey (+42.1%). 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 14.3% of their income on rent, less than the 17.9% in Harvey.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (39.8°F vs 40.2°F). Grafton receives more rainfall at 21.7" per year compared to 20" in Harvey.