Median rent is 44% lower in Austin ($860/mo vs $1,547/mo). Buying is cheaper in Austin, where the median home runs $155,100 versus $254,100. Households earn more in Deltona ($72,967 vs $66,488 a year). Taken together, Deltona is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 98.8 against 98.8 — about 0% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in Deltona, FL.
City A
Austin, MN
City B
Deltona, FL
How much would you need to earn in Deltona, FL to maintain your standard of living from Austin, MN?
Equivalent salary in Deltona, FL
$74,998
You could earn $2 less (0% lower) and break even.
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
Metric
Austin
Minnesota
Deltona
Florida
👥Population
💰Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Renters will find significantly cheaper housing in Austin — median rent of $860/mo versus $1,547/mo in Deltona, a 44% difference. Home buyers face a steeper market in Deltona: the median home is $254,100 versus $155,100 in Austin — 39% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Florida has no state income tax, while Minnesota tops out at 9.85% — giving Deltona a clear advantage for high earners. Sales tax is 6.88% in Minnesota and 6.00% in Florida; Deltona has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Austin
Income tax: 9.85%
Sales tax: 6.88%
Deltona
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.00%
Air quality data is not yet available for these cities.
Pick Deltona if you prioritize higher median household income ($72,967/yr).
Pick Austin if you prioritize cheaper rent ($860/mo median).
Pick Deltona if you prioritize no state income tax.
Is Austin cheaper than Deltona?
Deltona is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 98.8 versus 98.8 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Deltona.
How much is rent in Austin vs Deltona?
Median rent is $860/mo in Austin, MN and $1,547/mo in Deltona, FL. Austin, MN has the lower rent by about 44%.
Which has higher salaries — Austin or Deltona?
Median household income is $66,488 in Austin, MN and $72,967 in Deltona, FL. Deltona, FL has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Austin or Deltona?
Florida has no state income tax. Minnesota has a top rate of 9.85%.
What salary do I need in Deltona to match my Austin income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Austin, MN is equivalent to roughly $99,998 in Deltona, FL (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology