Bethalto, IL vs Georgetown, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Georgetown is 18.6% cheaper than Bethalto. With a cost index of 61 vs 73, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Georgetown to Bethalto should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bethalto is $879/month compared to $729/month in Georgetown — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Georgetown is more affordable at $70,500 median vs $158,600.

Median household income in Bethalto is $66,469 compared to $56,781 in Georgetown (+17.1%). The higher salaries in Bethalto partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Bethalto spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Georgetown.