Grafton, OH vs Vandalia, OH

Vandalia is moderately more affordable than Grafton, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Grafton scores 81 compared to 74 for Vandalia, 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 $863/month in Vandalia — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Vandalia is more affordable at $186,500 median vs $198,500.

Median household income in Grafton is $88,352 compared to $76,290 in Vandalia (+15.8%). 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, more than the 13.6% in Vandalia.