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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Stevens Point, WI — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Madison, WI area

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You'd spend $1.5K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $167.8K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 19.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,484
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$17.8K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Stevens Point, WI

Population:26K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$247K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:120
Median Home:$489K

Stevens Point, WI

The Badger State

26K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Wisconsin, this city has a population of 26K residents.

Nashville, TN

The Volunteer State

689K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Music City USA
  • •Country music capital
  • •Healthcare industry hub

Major Industries

Music IndustryHealthcareTourismFinance

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Stevens Point, WI vs Nashville, TN

🏠Housing
↑ 30.6%
Stevens Point, WI
$2,030
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$620
more
📦Other
↑ 32.4%
Stevens Point, WI
$1,467
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$475
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 11.4%
Stevens Point, WI
$1,152
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$132
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 9.4%
Stevens Point, WI
$868
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$81.20
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 12.9%
Stevens Point, WI
$460
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$59.23
more
🏥Healthcare
↓ 6.6%
Stevens Point, WI
$650
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$43.20
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🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$494
To$1,600
↑ $1,106
1 Bed
From$550
To$1,680
↑ $1,130
2 Bed
From$717
To$1,840
↑ $1,123
3 Bed
From$856
To$2,350
↑ $1,494
Stevens Point, WIZIP-level data

1BR range: $790–$790/mo

Nashville, TNZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,320–$2,230/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,628
Monthly in Stevens Point, WI
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,325
Difference

Home Values

Stevens Point
Nashville
$247K
Median Value
$489K
↑ +6.7%
YoY Change
↓ -2.1%
↑ +38%
5-Year Change
↑ +32.1%
$247K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 98% more expensive than Stevens Point

Calculate payment - Stevens PointCalculate payment - Nashville

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $8.8K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$737
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.9%
Rate difference

Stevens Point, WI

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Wisconsin State Tax
Effective: 5.9%
$8.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.6%
$45.9K
Take-Home Pay
$8,678/month
$104.1K

Nashville, TN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Tennessee State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Additional Tax Information

Stevens Point, WI Tax Rates

Sales Tax:5.6%
Property Tax:1.8%

Nashville, TN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.5%
Property Tax:0.7%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Stevens Point
Nashville
42 Good
Air Quality
50 Good
72.1%
Good Air Days
51.6%
94 Moderate
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌪💨
Top Hazards
🌊🫨🌪
▲+3.4°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
10 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days
▲+3.4°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
10 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Wisconsin and Tennessee on TaxTakeHome.com

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