Median rent is 14% lower in Deltona ($1,547/mo vs $1,792/mo). Buying is cheaper in Deltona, where the median home runs $254,100 versus $479,400. Households earn more in The Woodlands ($141,353 vs $72,967 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
Deltona, FL
City B
The Woodlands, TX
How much would you need to earn in The Woodlands, TX to maintain your standard of living from Deltona, 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
Deltona
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
Median rent is modestly lower in Deltona at $1,547/mo compared to $1,792/mo in The Woodlands (14% gap). Home buyers face a steeper market in The Woodlands: the median home is $479,400 versus $254,100 in Deltona — 47% 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%
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 Deltona if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,547/mo median).
Is Deltona 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 Deltona vs The Woodlands?
Median rent is $1,547/mo in Deltona, FL and $1,792/mo in The Woodlands, TX. Deltona, FL has the lower rent by about 14%.
Which has higher salaries — Deltona or The Woodlands?
Median household income is $72,967 in Deltona, 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 — Deltona or The Woodlands?
Both Florida and Texas have no state income tax.
What salary do I need in The Woodlands to match my Deltona income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Deltona, 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