Hartland, WI vs Stevens Point, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Stevens Point is 28.4% cheaper than Hartland. With a cost index of 75 vs 96, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Stevens Point to Hartland should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hartland is $1,104/month compared to $874/month in Stevens Point — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stevens Point is more affordable at $189,700 median vs $358,000.

Median household income in Hartland is $87,297 compared to $56,218 in Stevens Point (+55.3%). While Hartland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hartland spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in Stevens Point.