Grafton, ND vs Washburn, ND

Grafton is moderately more affordable than Washburn, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Grafton scores 65 compared to 74 for Washburn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Washburn 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 $804/month in Washburn — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grafton is more affordable at $153,800 median vs $226,200.

Median household income in Grafton is $60,184 compared to $75,729 in Washburn (-20.5%). While Washburn 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 Washburn.

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 Washburn.