Grafton, Wisconsin vs. Muscatine, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muscatine, Iowa is 26.6% cheaper than Grafton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $36,706 in Muscatine, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Grafton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muscatine, Iowa is cheaper than Grafton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Muscatine
than in Grafton, Wisconsin
Grafton, WI vs. Muscatine, IA
Compared to Grafton, Muscatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% lower
      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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower