Bethalto, IL vs Carlyle, IL

Bethalto is moderately more affordable than Carlyle, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Bethalto scores 73 compared to 78 for Carlyle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carlyle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bethalto is $879/month compared to $1,051/month in Carlyle — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bethalto has cheaper rent, Carlyle actually has lower median home values ($151,900 vs $158,600).

Median household income in Bethalto is $66,469 compared to $67,083 in Carlyle (-0.9%). Carlyle does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Bethalto spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18.8% in Carlyle.