What is the cost of living in Bethalto, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Bethalto has an overall cost of living index of 91, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Bethalto has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Bethalto ranks as #78 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Bethalto ranks as the #258 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Bethalto Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Bethalto. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Bethalto is 101.
The Groceries index in Bethalto is 95.
The Health index in Bethalto is 78.
The Housing index in Bethalto is 96.
The Transportation index in Bethalto is 96.
The Utilities index in Bethalto is 92.
| Living Expense | Bethalto | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 78 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 92 | 101 | 100 |
Bethalto Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Bethalto, IL Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Illinois, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Bethalto is $197,188.
The Median Rent in Bethalto is $981.
The Median Income in Bethalto is $64,775.
The Home Value To Income in Bethalto is 3.0x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Bethalto is 0.18x.
Bethalto, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Bethalto Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Bethalto Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Bethalto Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Bethalto Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Bethalto
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Bethalto. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Edwardsville, IL has a cost of living index of 104, 1.1x Bethalto.
Alton, IL has a cost of living index of 86, 0.9x Bethalto.
Collinsville, IL has a cost of living index of 91, 1.0x Bethalto.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Bethalto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwardsville, IL | 26,474 | 104 | 1.1x |
| Alton, IL | 25,279 | 86 | 0.9x |
| Collinsville, IL | 24,031 | 91 | 1.0x |
| Old Jamestown, MO | 20,651 | 102 | 1.1x |
| Godfrey, IL | 17,712 | 94 | 1.0x |
| Glen Carbon, IL | 13,977 | 106 | 1.2x |
| Troy, IL | 11,647 | 102 | 1.1x |
| Wood River, IL | 10,279 | 86 | 0.9x |
| Maryville, IL | 8,316 | 102 | 1.1x |
| Black Jack, MO | 6,589 | 90 | 1.0x |
