Grafton, WV vs St. Marys, WV

Grafton is moderately more affordable than St. Marys, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Grafton scores 51 compared to 56 for St. Marys, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Marys can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Grafton is $429/month compared to $467/month in St. Marys — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grafton is more affordable at $72,700 median vs $129,400.

Median household income in Grafton is $38,872 compared to $59,315 in St. Marys (-34.5%). While St. Marys 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 13.2% of their income on rent, more than the 9.4% in St. Marys.