Grafton, ND vs Lisbon, ND

Grafton, ND and Lisbon, ND have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.9% difference in their overall index. Grafton scores 65 while Lisbon scores 67 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Grafton is $715/month compared to $671/month in Lisbon — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lisbon has cheaper rent, Grafton actually has lower median home values ($153,800 vs $185,700).

Median household income in Grafton is $60,184 compared to $61,953 in Lisbon (-2.9%). While Lisbon 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, more than the 13% in Lisbon.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (39.8°F vs 42.2°F). Lisbon receives more rainfall at 24" per year compared to 21.7" in Grafton.