Grafton, WI vs Saukville, WI

Saukville is moderately more affordable than Grafton, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Grafton scores 93 compared to 86 for Saukville, 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 $964/month in Saukville — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Saukville is more affordable at $286,400 median vs $301,300.

Median household income in Grafton is $88,634 compared to $79,148 in Saukville (+12%). 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 15.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.6% in Saukville.