Marinette, WI vs Stevens Point, WI

Marinette is moderately more affordable than Stevens Point, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Marinette scores 65 compared to 75 for Stevens Point, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stevens Point can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marinette is $763/month compared to $874/month in Stevens Point — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marinette is more affordable at $111,600 median vs $189,700.

Median household income in Marinette is $57,461 compared to $56,218 in Stevens Point (+2.2%). Marinette offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Marinette spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in Stevens Point.