Essex, MT vs Maxville, MT

Essex is moderately more affordable than Maxville, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Essex scores 100 compared to 110 for Maxville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Maxville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in Essex are $329,200 compared to $450,000 in Maxville, a 27% gap.

Median household income in Essex is $73,393 compared to $143,462 in Maxville (-48.8%). While Maxville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income.

Climate-wise, Maxville is notably warmer with an average of 43°F compared to 39.5°F in Essex. Essex receives more rainfall at 26.1" per year compared to 12.1" in Maxville.