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Stevens Point, WI vs Newton, IA

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Is it cheaper to live in Newton or is it cheaper to live in Stevens Point?
- Newton is 5.8% less expensive than Stevens Point.

Which city has more affordable housing, Newton or Stevens Point?
- Newton housing costs are 38.3% less expensive than Stevens Point housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Stevens Point or is Health Care more affordable in Newton.
- Health related expenses are 7.5% more in Newton.
 Stevens Point, WINewton, IAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock77.7100
 Food & Groceries93.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock104.6100
 Housing62.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$150,900$338,100
 Utilities94  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock68.0100
 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 Newton    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Having lived in Newton for over 23 years, I have seen the face of the community change. It hasn't always been good change, but the town has done much to try to make up  More

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Over 15 years ago

Winters here tend to be cold, with moderate amount of snowfall, starting around Nov-Dec and reaching into Mar-April. Spring generally starts out cold, but warms quickly  More

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