Median rent is 7% lower in Deltona ($1,547/mo vs $1,671/mo). Buying is cheaper in Deltona, where the median home runs $254,100 versus $398,600. Households earn more in Georgetown ($91,857 vs $72,967 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 Georgetown, TX.
City A
Deltona, FL
City B
Georgetown, TX
How much would you need to earn in Georgetown, TX to maintain your standard of living from Deltona, FL?
Equivalent salary in Georgetown, TX
$75,002
You'd need $2 more (0% higher).
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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Deltona
Florida
Georgetown
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
Median rent is modestly lower in Deltona at $1,547/mo compared to $1,671/mo in Georgetown (7% gap). Home buyers face a steeper market in Georgetown: the median home is $398,600 versus $254,100 in Deltona — 36% 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; Deltona has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Deltona
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.00%
Georgetown
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.25%
Air quality data is not yet available for these cities.
Pick Georgetown if you prioritize higher median household income ($91,857/yr).
Is Deltona cheaper than Georgetown?
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 Deltona vs Georgetown?
Median rent is $1,547/mo in Deltona, FL and $1,671/mo in Georgetown, TX. Deltona, FL has the lower rent by about 7%.
Which has higher salaries — Deltona or Georgetown?
Median household income is $72,967 in Deltona, FL and $91,857 in Georgetown, TX. Georgetown, 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 — Deltona or Georgetown?
Both Florida and Texas have no state income tax.
What salary do I need in Georgetown to match my Deltona income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Deltona, FL is equivalent to roughly $100,002 in Georgetown, 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