Grafton, WI vs Mount Pleasant, WI

Mount Pleasant is moderately more affordable than Grafton, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Grafton scores 93 compared to 87 for Mount Pleasant, 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 $1,162/month compared to $1,045/month in Mount Pleasant — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mount Pleasant is more affordable at $269,900 median vs $301,300.

Median household income in Grafton is $88,634 compared to $90,189 in Mount Pleasant (-1.7%). Mount Pleasant offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Grafton spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Mount Pleasant.