Hay Springs, NE vs Maxwell, NE

Hay Springs is moderately more affordable than Maxwell, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Hay Springs scores 60 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 Hay Springs is $692/month compared to $821/month in Maxwell — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hay Springs has cheaper rent, Maxwell actually has lower median home values ($89,700 vs $91,900).

Median household income in Hay Springs is $45,833 compared to $78,750 in Maxwell (-41.8%). 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 Hay Springs spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, more than the 12.5% in Maxwell.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.3°F vs 49.9°F). Maxwell receives more rainfall at 21.1" per year compared to 15.2" in Hay Springs.