Grafton, OH vs Valley View, OH

Grafton is moderately more affordable than Valley View, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Grafton scores 81 compared to 85 for Valley View, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Valley View 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 $980/month in Valley View — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Valley View has cheaper rent, Grafton actually has lower median home values ($198,500 vs $277,500).

Median household income in Grafton is $88,352 compared to $100,179 in Valley View (-11.8%). While Valley View 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, more than the 11.7% in Valley View.