Daytona Beach, Florida has an overall cost of living index of 99.1, which is 0.9 points below the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,328 per month, while the typical home is valued around $287,700. Households earn a median of $52,058 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$52,058
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,328
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$287,700
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
99.1
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,205
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,385
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,700
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,241
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
99.1
Goods
96.3
Rents / Housing
104.1
Services
90.6
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $123,070 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $87,940 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $57,410 |
| ⚡Electrician | $51,250 |
| 📊Accountant | $79,920 |
| 🔧Plumber | $48,200 |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | $301,000 |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | $114,350 |
| 👔Operations Manager | $114,260 |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | $69,400 |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | $115,810 |
| 🚛Truck Driver | $51,480 |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
78,992
Latest estimate
Median Age
40.3 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
48
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,304
Per month
Avg Home Value
$508,000
Census ACS
January Avg
59°F
July Avg
82°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Subtropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.3
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
87.5%
What is the cost of living index for Daytona Beach?
Daytona Beach has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 99.1. The US national average is 100, so Daytona Beach is 0.9 points below the national average.
What is the median rent in Daytona Beach?
The median gross rent in Daytona Beach is $1,328 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Daytona Beach?
The median household income in Daytona Beach is $52,058 per year.
What is the median home value in Daytona Beach?
The median home value in Daytona Beach is $287,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Daytona Beach?
Air quality data for Daytona Beach is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Daytona Beach?
Tax data for Florida is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
