Median rent is 31% lower in Daytona Beach ($1,239/mo vs $1,792/mo). Buying is cheaper in Daytona Beach, where the median home runs $244,300 versus $479,400. Households earn more in The Woodlands ($141,353 vs $50,130 a year). Taken together, The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands, TX.
City A
Daytona Beach, FL
City B
The Woodlands, TX
How much would you need to earn in The Woodlands, TX to maintain your standard of living from Daytona Beach, FL?
Equivalent salary in The Woodlands, 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
The Woodlands
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 $1,792/mo in The Woodlands, a 31% difference. Home buyers face a steeper market in The Woodlands: the median home is $479,400 versus $244,300 in Daytona Beach — 49% 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%
The Woodlands
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.25%
Air quality data is not yet available for these cities.
Pick The Woodlands if you prioritize higher median household income ($141,353/yr).
Pick Daytona Beach if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,239/mo median).
Is Daytona Beach cheaper than The Woodlands?
The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands.
How much is rent in Daytona Beach vs The Woodlands?
Median rent is $1,239/mo in Daytona Beach, FL and $1,792/mo in The Woodlands, TX. Daytona Beach, FL has the lower rent by about 31%.
Which has higher salaries — Daytona Beach or The Woodlands?
Median household income is $50,130 in Daytona Beach, FL and $141,353 in The Woodlands, TX. The Woodlands, 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 The Woodlands?
Both Florida and Texas have no state income tax.
What salary do I need in The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands, 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