St. Francis, WI vs Stevens Point, WI

St. Francis, WI and Stevens Point, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.4% difference in their overall index. St. Francis scores 78 while Stevens Point scores 75 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Francis is $893/month compared to $874/month in Stevens Point — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stevens Point is more affordable at $189,700 median vs $207,200.

Median household income in St. Francis is $58,490 compared to $56,218 in Stevens Point (+4%). While St. Francis is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Francis spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in Stevens Point.