Grafton, WI vs West Bend, WI

West Bend is moderately more affordable than Grafton, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Grafton scores 93 compared to 85 for West Bend, 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 $1,033/month in West Bend — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Bend is more affordable at $244,500 median vs $301,300.

Median household income in Grafton is $88,634 compared to $75,043 in West Bend (+18.1%). 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, less than the 16.5% in West Bend.