Grafton, WI vs Prairie du Sac, WI

Grafton, WI and Prairie du Sac, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.9% difference in their overall index. Grafton scores 93 while Prairie du Sac scores 94 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Grafton is $1,162/month compared to $1,138/month in Prairie du Sac — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Prairie du Sac has cheaper rent, Grafton actually has lower median home values ($301,300 vs $319,200).

Median household income in Grafton is $88,634 compared to $92,672 in Prairie du Sac (-4.4%). While Prairie du Sac 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 15.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.7% in Prairie du Sac.