Cost of Living in Stevens Point
Stevens Point's cost of living centers on a real, disclosed housing-price spread and a city-specific property tax rate that runs notably above the surrounding county's median.
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Learn moreA real, disclosed housing-price spread
Stevens Point's median home value ran $255,000 (Homes.com) to $275,807 (HomeSnacks), with AreaVibes separately citing $267,089 -- a real, roughly $20,000 spread across sources.
A city rate above the county median
Stevens Point's own median property tax rate ran a real, disclosed 1.99% -- notably higher than Portage County's overall 1.20% median, with real intra-city zip-level variance (1.31%-2.03%).
Wisconsin's flat-structure income tax
Wisconsin's real, 4-bracket progressive state income tax (3.54%-7.65%) applies statewide, including in Stevens Point, with no additional local city income tax.
Key takeaways
- Stevens Point's home-value figures carry a real, disclosed cross-source spread ($255,000-$275,807).
- Stevens Point's own property tax rate (1.99%) runs notably above Portage County's 1.20% overall median.
- Wisconsin's flat-structure state income tax applies, with no local Stevens Point income tax.
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