Median rent is 36% lower in Daytona Beach ($1,239/mo vs $1,939/mo). Buying is cheaper in Daytona Beach, where the median home runs $244,300 versus $406,600. Households earn more in Sugar Land ($137,511 vs $50,130 a year). Taken together, Sugar Land 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 Sugar Land, TX.
City A
Daytona Beach, FL
City B
Sugar Land, TX
How much would you need to earn in Sugar Land, TX to maintain your standard of living from Daytona Beach, FL?
Equivalent salary in Sugar Land, TX
$74,973
You could earn $27 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
Daytona Beach
Florida
Sugar Land
Texas
👥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 Daytona Beach — median rent of $1,239/mo versus $1,939/mo in Sugar Land, a 36% difference. Home buyers face a steeper market in Sugar Land: the median home is $406,600 versus $244,300 in Daytona Beach — 40% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Both Florida and Texas have no state income tax — a notable advantage for workers in both cities. Sales tax is 6.00% in Florida and 6.25% in Texas; Daytona Beach has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Daytona Beach
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.00%
Sugar Land
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.25%
Air quality data is not yet available for these cities.
Pick Sugar Land if you prioritize higher median household income ($137,511/yr).
Pick Daytona Beach if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,239/mo median).
Is Daytona Beach cheaper than Sugar Land?
Sugar Land 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 Sugar Land.
How much is rent in Daytona Beach vs Sugar Land?
Median rent is $1,239/mo in Daytona Beach, FL and $1,939/mo in Sugar Land, TX. Daytona Beach, FL has the lower rent by about 36%.
Which has higher salaries — Daytona Beach or Sugar Land?
Median household income is $50,130 in Daytona Beach, FL and $137,511 in Sugar Land, TX. Sugar Land, TX 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 Sugar Land?
Both Florida and Texas have no state income tax.
What salary do I need in Sugar Land 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 $99,964 in Sugar Land, TX (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