Stevens Point, WI Cost of Living


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Stevens Point cost of living score
82.5
Less expensive
17.5% lower
than the US average
8.2% lower
than the Wisconsin average
Stevens Point, Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.5% lower than the U.S. average and 8.2% higher than the average for Wisconsin.

Stevens Point, WI

Housing costs in Stevens Point?
A typical home costs $223,400, which is 33.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.5% less expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Stevens Point costs $900 per month, which is 37.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Stevens Point?
To live comfortably in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $42,840 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Stevens Point?
The cost of living in Stevens Point, WI is quite affordable. The city has an overall cost of living index of 88.2, which is 12.8 points below the national average. That means that goods and services are generally 8% cheaper than they are nationally. Housing costs are slightly higher than the average US city, at 95.1 on the index; however, utilities costs are very low at 75.7. Additionally, groceries and health care expenses come in at 94.9 and 90 respectively, making them both below the national average as well. All in all, Stevens Point is an attractive place to live for those looking for a reasonably-priced home or rental in a safe and beautiful area with plenty of amenities nearby.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesStevens PointWisconsinUnited States
  82.589.9100.0
  9394.7100
  97.398.9100.0
  62.679.3100.0
  $223,400$244,100$338,100
  93.5%99.0%100.0%
  68.386.9100.0
  122.4106.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 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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