Grafton, Wisconsin vs. Matthews, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Matthews, North Carolina is 4.9% more expensive than Grafton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $52,444 in Matthews, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Grafton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Matthews, North Carolina is more expensive than Grafton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Matthews
than in Grafton, Wisconsin
Grafton, WI vs. Matthews, NC
Compared to Grafton, Matthews is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower