Median rent is 10% lower in Deltona ($1,547/mo vs $1,713/mo). Buying is cheaper in Deltona, where the median home runs $254,100 versus $383,700. Households earn more in Round Rock ($97,187 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 Round Rock, TX.
City A
Deltona, FL
City B
Round Rock, TX
How much would you need to earn in Round Rock, TX to maintain your standard of living from Deltona, FL?
Equivalent salary in Round Rock, 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
Round Rock
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 $1,713/mo in Round Rock (10% gap). Home buyers face a steeper market in Round Rock: the median home is $383,700 versus $254,100 in Deltona — 34% 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%
Round Rock
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.25%
Air quality data is not yet available for these cities.
Pick Round Rock if you prioritize higher median household income ($97,187/yr).
Is Deltona cheaper than Round Rock?
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 Round Rock?
Median rent is $1,547/mo in Deltona, FL and $1,713/mo in Round Rock, TX. Deltona, FL has the lower rent by about 10%.
Which has higher salaries — Deltona or Round Rock?
Median household income is $72,967 in Deltona, FL and $97,187 in Round Rock, TX. Round Rock, 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 Round Rock?
Both Florida and Texas have no state income tax.
What salary do I need in Round Rock 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 Round Rock, 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