salaryRent is lower than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (80.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,720 a year. That is $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Illinois cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Illinois. It is number 72 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bethalto?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bethalto
| Size | Bethalto | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $912 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $823 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,114 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,846 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bethalto overall?
Everyday prices in Illinois overall are same as the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bethalto, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bethalto
Life in Bethalto
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bethalto?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $79 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $168,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,890 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bethalto, IL?
Renting in Bethalto costs a median of about $1,093 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Bethalto?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,720 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bethalto cheap or expensive?
Bethalto is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.8% of the typical household income of $69,860. It ranks 72nd cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bethalto?
The median homeowner in Bethalto pays $3,099 a year in property taxes, about 1.83% of the median home value.
Is Bethalto more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Illinois are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bethalto?
The median home value in Bethalto is $168,900, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
9,239 people live in Bethalto. Numbers are typical (middle) values.