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Is Grafton, WI expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6158% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$96,915about $8,076/month · 11% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$328,8001% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $64,600 a year. That is $31 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Wisconsin cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Wisconsin. It is number 114 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Grafton
$1,615
Fort Atkinson
$1,063
Brown Deer
$1,638
Cedarburg
$1,786
Port Washington
$1,106
Baraboo
$1,548
Sussex
$1,737

How much do households earn in Grafton?

Under $25k
11.6%
$25k–50k
22.4%
$50k–100k
32.3%
$100k–150k
21.6%
$150k+
10.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 32.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Grafton

SizeGraftonU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,245$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,416$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,808$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Grafton overall?

Everyday prices in Wisconsin overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
79
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
90
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Grafton, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Grafton

🏛️ Property tax$4,360a year · 1.33% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$165a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Grafton

Commute to work25 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree47.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home61.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Grafton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $666 a month less.

Renting
$1,615
Owning
$2,281

Owning assumes a typical $328,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,880 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Grafton, WI?

Renting in Grafton costs a median of about $1,615 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.

How much do I need to make to live in Grafton?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $64,600 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Grafton cheap or expensive?

Grafton is rated Cheap: rent takes 20.0% of the typical household income of $96,915. It ranks 114th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Grafton?

The median homeowner in Grafton pays $4,360 a year in property taxes, about 1.33% of the median home value.

Is Grafton more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Wisconsin are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Grafton?

The median home value in Grafton is $328,800, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.

12,445 people live in Grafton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.