Byron, NE vs Maxwell, NE

Byron is moderately more affordable than Maxwell, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Byron scores 56 compared to 64 for Maxwell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Maxwell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Byron is $670/month compared to $821/month in Maxwell — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Byron is more affordable at $46,000 median vs $89,700.

Median household income in Byron is $60,625 compared to $78,750 in Maxwell (-23%). While Maxwell is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Byron spend roughly 13.3% of their income on rent, more than the 12.5% in Maxwell.

Climate-wise, Byron is notably warmer with an average of 54.1°F compared to 49.9°F in Maxwell. Byron receives more rainfall at 28.4" per year compared to 21.1" in Maxwell.