Bethalto, IL vs Edwardsville, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bethalto is 22.5% cheaper than Edwardsville. With a cost index of 73 vs 94, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bethalto to Edwardsville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bethalto is $879/month compared to $1,231/month in Edwardsville — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bethalto is more affordable at $158,600 median vs $286,700.

Median household income in Bethalto is $66,469 compared to $92,671 in Edwardsville (-28.3%). While Edwardsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bethalto spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, less than the 15.9% in Edwardsville.