Median rent is 7% lower in Daytona Beach ($1,239/mo vs $1,332/mo). Buying is cheaper in Daytona Beach, where the median home runs $244,300 versus $320,300. Households earn more in Ormond Beach ($67,482 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
Ormond Beach, FL
How much would you need to earn in Ormond Beach, FL to maintain your standard of living from Daytona Beach, FL?
Equivalent salary in Ormond Beach, 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
Ormond Beach
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 $1,332/mo in Ormond Beach (7% gap). Home buyers face a steeper market in Ormond Beach: the median home is $320,300 versus $244,300 in Daytona Beach — 24% more expensive.
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; Ormond Beach has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Daytona Beach
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.00%
Ormond Beach
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.00%
Air quality data is not yet available for these cities.
Pick Ormond Beach if you prioritize higher median household income ($67,482/yr).
Is Daytona Beach cheaper than Ormond Beach?
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 Ormond Beach?
Median rent is $1,239/mo in Daytona Beach, FL and $1,332/mo in Ormond Beach, FL. Daytona Beach, FL has the lower rent by about 7%.
Which has higher salaries — Daytona Beach or Ormond Beach?
Median household income is $50,130 in Daytona Beach, FL and $67,482 in Ormond Beach, FL. Ormond Beach, 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 Ormond Beach?
Both Florida and Florida have no state income tax.
What salary do I need in Ormond Beach 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 Ormond Beach, 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