Cost of Living in Deltona, FL
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
Price level
99.4
U.S. average = 100 · #96 of 387
Median wage
$44,940
all jobs · $3,191/mo take-home
1-bedroom rent
$1,393
HUD fair market rent
Salary comparison calculator
What would you need to earn in Deltona, FL to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Salary needed to keep your lifestyle
—
Prices in Deltona, FL vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 99.4 | −0.6% |
| Housing | 108.4 | +8.4% |
| Goods | 96.2 | −3.8% |
| Utilities | 87.6 | −12.4% |
| Other services | 98.9 | −1.1% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Deltona, FL
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,218 | $48,720/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,393 | $55,720/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,718 | $68,720/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,280 | $91,200/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,493 | $99,720/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Deltona, FL
Your take-home pay
$38,289
per year · effective tax rate 14.8%
$3,191Monthly
$1,595Twice a month
$1,473Every 2 weeks
$18.41Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,213
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,786
- Medicare (1.45%)$652
- Florida income tax$0
- Take-home pay$38,289
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Highest-paying jobs in Deltona, FL
| Job | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $239,200+ | $240,907 | $242,442 |
| Chief Executive | $164,410 | $123,640 | $124,428 |
| Pharmacist | $135,200 | $103,675 | $104,336 |
| Financial Manager | $133,440 | $102,472 | $103,125 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,130 | $98,843 | $99,473 |
| Lawyer | $127,390 | $98,337 | $98,964 |
| Software Developer | $122,000 | $94,653 | $95,256 |
| Sales Manager | $115,680 | $90,211 | $90,786 |
| Construction Manager | $108,510 | $85,167 | $85,709 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $106,810 | $83,971 | $84,506 |
| Physical Therapist | $99,500 | $78,828 | $79,330 |
| General and Operations Manager | $91,710 | $73,348 | $73,815 |
| Managers, All Other | $91,250 | $73,024 | $73,490 |
| Registered Nurse | $84,180 | $68,051 | $68,484 |
| Management Analyst | $82,400 | $66,798 | $67,224 |
| Project Management Specialist | $79,890 | $65,033 | $65,447 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $76,530 | $62,669 | $63,068 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $73,730 | $60,699 | $61,086 |
| First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $73,720 | $60,692 | $61,079 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $68,880 | $57,287 | $57,652 |
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Deltona, FL expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area are 99.4% of the U.S. average, with housing at 108.4%. It is the #96 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Deltona, FL?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $59,620 in Deltona, FL (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $44,940.
How much is rent in Deltona, FL?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Deltona, FL are $1,218 for a studio, $1,393 for one bedroom, $1,718 for two bedrooms and $2,280 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Deltona, FL
Management Occupations
- Chief Executive — $164,410
- Financial Manager — $133,440
- Sales Manager — $115,680
- Construction Manager — $108,510
- Medical and Health Services Manager — $106,810
- General and Operations Manager — $91,710
- Managers, All Other — $91,250
- Food Service Manager — $68,140
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers — $61,510
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Management Analyst — $82,400
- Project Management Specialist — $79,890
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $76,530
- Accountant and Auditor — $73,730
- Human Resources Specialist — $68,880
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist — $67,020
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent — $64,990
- Training and Development Specialist — $57,400
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- Software Developer — $122,000
- Computer User Support Specialist — $56,290
Community and Social Service Occupations
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors — $53,420
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — $52,270
- Social and Human Service Assistant — $45,490
Legal Occupations
- Lawyer — $127,390
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant — $57,110
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $60,520
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $57,770
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $36,890
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $35,450
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $34,840
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Physicians, All Other — $239,200+
- Pharmacist — $135,200
- Nurse Practitioner — $128,130
- Physical Therapist — $99,500
- Registered Nurse — $84,180
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician — $65,950
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $60,620
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician — $56,720
- Pharmacy Technician — $38,700
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Dental Assistant — $45,530
- Medical Assistant — $43,980
- Nursing Assistant — $36,950
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $34,110
Protective Service Occupations
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $53,510
- Correctional Officer and Jailer — $47,770
- Firefighter — $46,010
- Security Guard — $34,100
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $43,370
- Cooks, Restaurant — $36,350
- Bartender — $35,940
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria — $35,610
- Waiter and Waitress — $35,440
- Food Preparation Worker — $34,850
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper — $29,860
- Dishwasher — $29,720
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $28,660
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — $28,540
- Cooks, Fast Food — $28,120
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers — $51,940
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $36,600
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $34,580
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $31,210
Personal Care and Service Occupations
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor — $38,810
- Childcare Worker — $34,620
- Recreation Worker — $34,470
- Animal Caretaker — $32,910
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — $28,370
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant — $28,110
Sales and Related Occupations
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents — $60,440
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $60,380
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $58,750
- Insurance Sales Agent — $48,940
- Real Estate Sales Agent — $48,240
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $47,360
- Counter and Rental Clerk — $36,580
- Retail Salesperson — $33,370
- Cashier — $29,950
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Postal Service Mail Carrier — $61,130
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $60,620
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $47,520
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks — $46,770
- Billing and Posting Clerk — $43,430
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $42,570
- Office Clerks, General — $41,550
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $39,560
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $38,300
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk — $38,250
- Customer Service Representative — $38,030
- Receptionist and Information Clerk — $35,790
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks — $33,390
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $73,720
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — $50,490
- Electrician — $48,950
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator — $46,950
- Roofer — $46,940
- Carpenter — $46,670
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance — $46,440
- Construction Laborer — $43,710
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $66,570
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — $49,290
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $46,810
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other — $43,080
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $42,820
Production Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $60,740
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $47,250
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $40,910
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — $58,920
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator — $48,370
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $47,660
- Light Truck Driver — $38,650
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $37,210
- Stocker and Order Filler — $36,640
- Driver/Sales Worker — $35,980
- Cleaner of Vehicles and Equipment — $32,830
- Packers and Packagers, Hand — $27,460