Denver, IA vs Maxwell, IA

Maxwell is moderately more affordable than Denver, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Denver scores 73 compared to 63 for Maxwell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Denver can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Denver is $788/month compared to $625/month in Maxwell — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Maxwell is more affordable at $147,300 median vs $221,100.

Median household income in Denver is $90,156 compared to $85,789 in Maxwell (+5.1%). Denver does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Denver spend roughly 10.5% of their income on rent, more than the 8.7% in Maxwell.