2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Bethalto, IL vs Arnold, MO

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Is it cheaper to live in Arnold or is it cheaper to live in Bethalto?
- Arnold is 10.5% more expensive than Bethalto.

Which city has more affordable housing, Arnold or Bethalto?
- Arnold housing costs are 38.2% more expensive than Bethalto housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Bethalto or is Health Care more affordable in Arnold.
- Health related expenses are 5.1% more in Arnold.
 Bethalto, ILArnold, MOUnited States
 Overall  Unlock91.2100
 Food & Groceries94.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock99.2100
 Housing51.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$211,500$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock97.4100
 Miscellaneous133.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Bethalto    2 Reviews

Paige · 
Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for 5 years and it's awesome. Check it  More

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Over 19 years ago

I actually live in a small town outside of Bethalto called Moro. It's quiet, but close to the  More

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Reviews for Arnold    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

My husband's family lives in the area (Crestwood, Barnhart, Fenton, Ballwin), we have been visiting for about 20 years. We moved from a southern state which had it  More

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