Median rent is 20% lower in Daytona Beach ($1,239/mo vs $1,547/mo). Buying is cheaper in Daytona Beach, where the median home runs $244,300 versus $254,100. Households earn more in Deltona ($72,967 vs $50,130 a year). Overall, the two cities have a nearly identical cost of living index (98.8).
City A
Daytona Beach, FL
City B
Deltona, FL
How much would you need to earn in Deltona, FL to maintain your standard of living from Daytona Beach, FL?
Equivalent salary in Deltona, FL
$75,000
Costs are about the same in both cities.
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.
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Daytona Beach
Florida
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
Median rent is modestly lower in Daytona Beach at $1,239/mo compared to $1,547/mo in Deltona (20% gap). Median home values are within 4% of each other: $244,300 in Daytona Beach and $254,100 in Deltona.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Both Florida and Florida have no state income tax — a notable advantage for workers in both cities. Sales tax is 6.00% in Florida and 6.00% in Florida; Deltona has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Daytona Beach
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.00%
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 Daytona Beach if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,239/mo median).
Is Daytona Beach cheaper than Deltona?
Daytona Beach 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 Daytona Beach.
How much is rent in Daytona Beach vs Deltona?
Median rent is $1,239/mo in Daytona Beach, FL and $1,547/mo in Deltona, FL. Daytona Beach, FL has the lower rent by about 20%.
Which has higher salaries — Daytona Beach or Deltona?
Median household income is $50,130 in Daytona Beach, FL 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 — Daytona Beach or Deltona?
Both Florida and Florida have no state income tax.
What salary do I need in Deltona to match my Daytona Beach income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Daytona Beach, FL is equivalent to roughly $100,000 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