Stevens Point, WI vs Sturgeon Bay, WI

Stevens Point is moderately more affordable than Sturgeon Bay, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Stevens Point scores 75 compared to 81 for Sturgeon Bay, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sturgeon Bay can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Stevens Point is $874/month compared to $1,011/month in Sturgeon Bay — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stevens Point is more affordable at $189,700 median vs $217,600.

Median household income in Stevens Point is $56,218 compared to $56,882 in Sturgeon Bay (-1.2%). Sturgeon Bay does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Stevens Point spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, less than the 21.3% in Sturgeon Bay.