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Stevens Point, WI vs Cedar Rapids, IA

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Is it cheaper to live in Cedar Rapids or is it cheaper to live in Stevens Point?
- Cedar Rapids is 0.8% less expensive than Stevens Point.

Which city has more affordable housing, Cedar Rapids or Stevens Point?
- Cedar Rapids housing costs are 10.1% less expensive than Stevens Point housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Stevens Point or is Health Care more affordable in Cedar Rapids.
- Health related expenses are 5.1% more in Cedar Rapids.
 Stevens Point, WICedar Rapids, IAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock81.8100
 Food & Groceries93.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock102.3100
 Housing62.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$184,900$338,100
 Utilities94  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock68.8100
 Miscellaneous122.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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Reviews for Cedar Rapids    39 Reviews

My biggest gripe is the winter weather and more specifically the wind. The wind does not stop blowing the entire winter. It starts around November when NW winds start  More

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Over 4 years ago

Such a horrible place. The racism is too much. You cant even take a walk to the park without hearing a racial insult thrown at you. You cant even go to the store  More

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I grew up here, moved away, came back to raise my family and have been back since 1993. I love this city!!! There is SOOO much to do. There are 3-4 community theatre  More

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