Grafton, IA Cost of Living


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Grafton cost of living score
72.8
Less expensive
27.2% lower
than the US average
9.1% lower
than the Iowa average
Grafton, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.2% lower than the U.S. average and 9.1% higher than the average for Iowa.

Grafton, IA

Housing costs in Grafton?
A typical home costs $138,100, which is 59.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 29.1% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Grafton costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.3% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Grafton?
To live comfortably in Grafton, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $26,640 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Grafton?
The cost of living in Grafton, IA is relatively low compared to other cities in the United States. The median home value is around $114,000 and the median rent price is estimated to be around $739. The overall cost of groceries, transportation, healthcare, and utilities are generally lower than the national average. This makes Grafton an affordable place for those who want to live with a lower cost of living. Additionally, the city has strong job prospects with a wide variety of industries such as agriculture, food processing, and manufacturing that offer competitive wages and benefits.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGraftonIowaUnited States
  72.880.1100.0
  93.494.4100
  100.2108.2100.0
  34.955.4100.0
  $138,100$194,900$338,100
  97.7%98.5%100.0%
  75.271.4100.0
  86.996.3100.0

   100=National Average

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