Grafton, ND vs New Town, ND

Grafton is moderately more affordable than New Town, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Grafton scores 65 compared to 72 for New Town, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Town 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 $819/month in New Town — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grafton is more affordable at $153,800 median vs $199,700.

Median household income in Grafton is $60,184 compared to $50,707 in New Town (+18.7%). Grafton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Grafton spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, less than the 19.4% in New Town.

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 New Town.