Bethalto, IL vs Knoxville, IL

Knoxville is moderately more affordable than Bethalto, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Bethalto scores 73 compared to 66 for Knoxville, 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 $675/month in Knoxville — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Knoxville is more affordable at $139,900 median vs $158,600.

Median household income in Bethalto is $66,469 compared to $80,385 in Knoxville (-17.3%). Knoxville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bethalto spend roughly 15.9% of their income on rent, more than the 10.1% in Knoxville.