Grafton, OH vs Mount Vernon, OH

Mount Vernon is moderately more affordable than Grafton, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Grafton scores 81 compared to 74 for Mount Vernon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Grafton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Grafton is $1,048/month compared to $909/month in Mount Vernon — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mount Vernon is more affordable at $161,400 median vs $198,500.

Median household income in Grafton is $88,352 compared to $54,335 in Mount Vernon (+62.6%). While Grafton 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 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 20.1% in Mount Vernon.

Climate-wise, Mount Vernon is notably warmer with an average of 53.2°F compared to 50.2°F in Grafton. Mount Vernon receives more rainfall at 38.8" per year compared to 36.7" in Grafton.