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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A 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.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.