Grafton, OH vs Washington Court House, OH

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Washington Court House is 18.5% cheaper than Grafton. With a cost index of 68 vs 81, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Washington Court House to Grafton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Grafton is $1,048/month compared to $783/month in Washington Court House — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Washington Court House is more affordable at $148,100 median vs $198,500.

Median household income in Grafton is $88,352 compared to $55,571 in Washington Court House (+59%). 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 16.9% in Washington Court House.