Stevens Point, WI vs West Allis, WI

Stevens Point is moderately more affordable than West Allis, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Stevens Point scores 75 compared to 80 for West Allis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Allis 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 $1,012/month in West Allis — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stevens Point is more affordable at $189,700 median vs $191,700.

Median household income in Stevens Point is $56,218 compared to $69,685 in West Allis (-19.3%). While West Allis is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Stevens Point spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17.4% in West Allis.