Grafton, ND vs Mayville, ND

Grafton is moderately more affordable than Mayville, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Grafton scores 65 compared to 72 for Mayville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mayville 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 $828/month in Mayville — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grafton is more affordable at $153,800 median vs $196,200.

Median household income in Grafton is $60,184 compared to $64,044 in Mayville (-6%). The higher salaries in Mayville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Grafton spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, less than the 15.5% in Mayville.

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