Bethalto, IL vs Woodstock, IL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bethalto is 19.4% cheaper than Woodstock. With a cost index of 73 vs 90, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bethalto to Woodstock should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bethalto is $879/month compared to $1,174/month in Woodstock — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bethalto is more affordable at $158,600 median vs $231,100.

Median household income in Bethalto is $66,469 compared to $83,293 in Woodstock (-20.2%). While Woodstock 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 16.9% in Woodstock.