Bethalto, IL vs South Jacksonville, IL

South Jacksonville is moderately more affordable than Bethalto, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Bethalto scores 73 compared to 64 for South Jacksonville, 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 $631/month in South Jacksonville — a 39% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: South Jacksonville is more affordable at $137,100 median vs $158,600.

Median household income in Bethalto is $66,469 compared to $53,438 in South Jacksonville (+24.4%). While Bethalto 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, more than the 14.2% in South Jacksonville.