Altoona, WI vs Stevens Point, WI

Stevens Point is moderately more affordable than Altoona, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Altoona scores 85 compared to 75 for Stevens Point, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Altoona can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Altoona is $1,157/month compared to $874/month in Stevens Point — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stevens Point is more affordable at $189,700 median vs $220,900.

Median household income in Altoona is $80,126 compared to $56,218 in Stevens Point (+42.5%). While Altoona is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Altoona spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in Stevens Point.