Cost of Living in Grafton

Grafton's cost of living runs a real, disclosed mixed picture: genuinely affordable housing paired with notably elevated property taxes.

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Genuinely affordable housing

Grafton's median sale price (~$217,000) runs well below both North Dakota's statewide average and the national comparison figure.

Genuinely elevated property taxes

Grafton's city-specific effective property tax rate (~1.87%) runs notably above both national and North Dakota statewide averages.

North Dakota's genuinely light income tax

North Dakota's 2.50% top marginal income tax rate applies statewide, a real offsetting factor.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.