Grafton, ND vs Stanley, ND

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Grafton is 23% cheaper than Stanley. With a cost index of 65 vs 85, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Grafton to Stanley should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Grafton is $715/month compared to $1,120/month in Stanley — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grafton is more affordable at $153,800 median vs $241,300.

Median household income in Grafton is $60,184 compared to $105,893 in Stanley (-43.2%). While Stanley 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 12.7% in Stanley.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (39.8°F vs 37.9°F). Grafton receives more rainfall at 21.7" per year compared to 15.7" in Stanley.