Bethalto, IL vs Granite City, IL

Granite City is moderately more affordable than Bethalto, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Bethalto scores 73 compared to 65 for Granite City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bethalto 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 $761/month in Granite City — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Granite City is more affordable at $99,800 median vs $158,600.

Median household income in Bethalto is $66,469 compared to $60,490 in Granite City (+9.9%). 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 15.1% in Granite City.