Bethalto, IL vs Long Lake, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bethalto is 25.2% cheaper than Long Lake. With a cost index of 73 vs 97, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bethalto to Long Lake should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bethalto is $879/month compared to $1,529/month in Long Lake — a 43% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bethalto is more affordable at $158,600 median vs $185,400.

Median household income in Bethalto is $66,469 compared to $100,824 in Long Lake (-34.1%). While Long Lake 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 18.2% in Long Lake.