Grafton, ND vs Hazen, ND

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Grafton is 15% cheaper than Hazen. With a cost index of 65 vs 77, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Grafton to Hazen should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Grafton is $715/month compared to $989/month in Hazen — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grafton is more affordable at $153,800 median vs $189,300.

Median household income in Grafton is $60,184 compared to $72,094 in Hazen (-16.5%). While Hazen 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 16.5% in Hazen.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (39.8°F vs 40.9°F). Grafton receives more rainfall at 21.7" per year compared to 17.8" in Hazen.