Eau Claire, WI vs Stevens Point, WI

Stevens Point is moderately more affordable than Eau Claire, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Eau Claire scores 80 compared to 75 for Stevens Point, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Eau Claire can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Eau Claire is $971/month compared to $874/month in Stevens Point — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stevens Point is more affordable at $189,700 median vs $228,000.

Median household income in Eau Claire is $65,369 compared to $56,218 in Stevens Point (+16.3%). While Eau Claire is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Eau Claire spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in Stevens Point.