Bethalto, IL Cost of Living


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Bethalto cost of living score
82.5
Less expensive
17.5% lower
than the US average
12.0% lower
than the Illinois average
Bethalto, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.5% lower than the U.S. average and 12.0% higher than the average for Illinois.

Bethalto, IL

Housing costs in Bethalto?
A typical home costs $157,300, which is 53.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 34.9% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bethalto costs $890 per month, which is 37.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 41.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Bethalto?
To live comfortably in Bethalto, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $30,240 for a family, and $28,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bethalto?
The cost of living in Bethalto, IL is relatively low compared to the surrounding areas. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index in Bethalto is 73.61, which is 28.39% lower than the national average. The housing market in Bethalto favors buyers due to relatively low house prices - the median home cost is $109,800 as of April 2020. Additionally, groceries and other food items are priced moderately with a meal at an inexpensive restaurant costing around $15. Transportation costs are also quite reasonable as most people can get around town with public transportation or walk/bike. All in all, living in Bethalto can be a very affordable option for those looking for a small town vibe close to larger cities like St Louis and Chicago.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBethaltoIllinoisUnited States
  82.593.7100.0
  94.794100
  94.496.9100.0
  51.380.2100.0
  $157,300$241,700$338,100
  97.3%97.7%100.0%
  89.4106.2100.0
  133.5107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Paige · 
Over 3 years ago

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

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Over 18 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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