Essex, MD vs Havre de Grace, MD

Essex is moderately more affordable than Havre de Grace, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Essex scores 97 compared to 105 for Havre de Grace, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Havre de Grace can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Essex is $1,307/month compared to $1,314/month in Havre de Grace — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Essex is more affordable at $253,500 median vs $348,800.

Median household income in Essex is $67,082 compared to $106,798 in Havre de Grace (-37.2%). While Havre de Grace is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Essex spend roughly 23.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.8% in Havre de Grace.

Climate-wise, Essex is notably warmer with an average of 59.1°F compared to 55.2°F in Havre de Grace. Havre de Grace receives more rainfall at 47.1" per year compared to 43.7" in Essex.