Grafton, WI vs Neenah, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Neenah is 21.1% cheaper than Grafton. With a cost index of 77 vs 93, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Neenah to Grafton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Grafton is $1,162/month compared to $970/month in Neenah — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Neenah is more affordable at $194,700 median vs $301,300.

Median household income in Grafton is $88,634 compared to $73,880 in Neenah (+20%). The higher salaries in Grafton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Grafton spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 15.8% in Neenah.