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Frederick, MD vs Stevens Point, WI

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Is it cheaper to live in Stevens Point or is it cheaper to live in Frederick?
- Stevens Point is 27.4% less expensive than Frederick.

Which city has more affordable housing, Stevens Point or Frederick?
- Stevens Point housing costs are 51.9% less expensive than Frederick housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Frederick or is Health Care more affordable in Stevens Point.
- Health related expenses are 14.7% more in Stevens Point.
 Frederick, MDStevens Point, WIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock82.5100
 Food & Groceries107.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock97.3100
 Housing130.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$223,400$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock68.3100
 Miscellaneous126.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Frederick    19 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I have been here 28 years,working in D.C with 3-4 hour commute ,one highway only to travel.Traffic is awful 24-7.Abandoned shopping centers for 10-15 years,& other  More

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Over 11 years ago

Crime seems to be pretty low here. Police do an excellent  More

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Reviews for Stevens Point    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

A very nice community and friendly people..a little chilly in the winter time but hey that's wisconsin. A great place to raise a  More

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If you are looking for a quaint, charming little town, Stevens Point is definitely NOT what you are looking for. It is an insular community with no room for "outsiders".  More

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This place is filled with rednecks and racist idiots. Even their school faculty are filled with some very racist people. I've seen some faculty turn a blind eye to kids  More

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