McFarland, WI vs Stevens Point, WI

The cost of living difference between McFarland, WI and Stevens Point, WI is dramatic. Stevens Point is 43% cheaper than McFarland, a gap that translates to thousands of dollars per year in household expenses. McFarland has a cost index of 107 while Stevens Point sits at 75, making this one of the more striking comparisons on our site. Relocating between these cities would require a serious reassessment of budget and lifestyle expectations.

On the housing front, median rent in McFarland is $1,447/month compared to $874/month in Stevens Point — a 66% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stevens Point is more affordable at $189,700 median vs $363,400.

Median household income in McFarland is $93,810 compared to $56,218 in Stevens Point (+66.9%). While McFarland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of McFarland spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in Stevens Point.