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Cost of living in Deltona, FL

Livability score 67 · cost-of-living index 99.1 (US = 100)

Deltona, FL
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How Deltona compares

Where Deltona falls within the range of all 200 metros (marker = this city).

Cost-of-living index (US=100) 85 118 Cost-of-living index (US=100): 99 — range 85 to 118 across all metros 99 Median home price $149k $1610k Median home price: $331k — range $149k to $1610k across all metros $331k Price per sqft (more house = lower) $88 $1074 Price per sqft (more house = lower): $179 — range $88 to $1074 across all metros $179 Combined sales tax 0.0% 11.5% Combined sales tax: 7.0% — range 0.0% to 11.5% across all metros 7.0% Property tax rate 0.28% 2.76% Property tax rate: 0.80% — range 0.28% to 2.76% across all metros 0.80% Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 110 1,000 Violent crime (per 100k, state avg): 380 — range 110 to 1,000 across all metros 380 Electricity (¢/kWh) 12.3 46.6 Electricity (¢/kWh): 15.4 — range 12.3 to 46.6 across all metros 15.4 Avg summer high (°F) 65° 104° Avg summer high (°F): 91° — range 65° to 104° across all metros 91° Avg winter low (°F) -2° 72° Avg winter low (°F): 52° — range -2° to 72° across all metros 52°

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Cost of living

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Cost-of-living index (US=100)99.1metro-area#137 of 200
Grocery index (US=100)96.3metro-area#76 of 200
Big Mac price (est.)$5.64metro-area#137 of 200
Median household income$64,197metro-area#144 of 200
Median wage (all occupations)$37,279metro-area#142 of 200

Who lives here

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Median age47.8 yearsmetro-area#194 of 200
Bachelor's degree or higher (25+)27.8%metro-area#153 of 200
Foreign-born residents9.3%metro-area#82 of 200
Homes that are owner-occupied74.3%metro-area#14 of 200

Economy

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Unemployment rate4.09%metro-area#29 of 200
Population growth (5-yr)+8.4%metro-area#37 of 200

Housing — what your money buys

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Median home price$330,725metro-area#93 of 200
Home price ÷ income (affordability)5.2×metro-area#124 of 200
1-yr home appreciation-2.7%metro-area#186 of 200
Price per square foot$179metro-area#89 of 200
Typical home size (implied)1,850 sqft
Median rent (monthly)$1,804metro-area#138 of 200
Homes for sale (inventory)6,766
Median days on market43metro-area#184 of 200

Taxes

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Total tax burden (est. % of income)9.1%state#38 of 200
Combined sales tax7.02%state#69 of 200
State income tax (top rate)None
Capital gains taxNonestate#1 of 200
High earnersNo special surtax
Social Security in retirementNot taxed — has no state income tax, so Social Security is untaxed along with everything else
Effective property tax rate0.80%metro-area#82 of 200
Median property tax paid$2,072metro-area#70 of 200

Health & childcare

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Life expectancy at birth75.5 yearsmetro-area#136 of 200
Healthcare (annual, single adult)$7,500state#163 of 200
Uninsured (share of residents)12.5%metro-area#158 of 200
Primary care providers per 100k65metro-area#154 of 200
Childcare (annual, infant, center)$10,000state#58 of 200

Vehicles & commute

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Annual registration$225state#153 of 200
Vehicle property tax (annual)Nonestate#1 of 200
Emissions testingNot required
Emissions detailNo vehicle emissions testing
DMV & license offices4
Avg commute to work27 minmetro-area#157 of 200
Commute by driving alone73.8%metro-area#81 of 200
Solo drivers commuting 30+ min38.7%metro-area#159 of 200

Utilities & fuel

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Electricity15.4¢/kWhstate#45 of 200
Avg monthly electric bill$138state#41 of 200
Gasoline$3.35/galstate#111 of 200
Natural gas (avg monthly bill)$38state#3 of 200
Water & sewer (avg monthly bill)$88state#65 of 200
Home internet (avg monthly bill)$76state#20 of 200

Insurance

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Home insurance (annual)$4,200state#183 of 200
Auto insurance (annual)$2,900state#181 of 200

Disaster risk & supplemental insurance

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Main natural hazardsNotable hazards: hurricanes, flooding — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed.
FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk)93.9 — Relatively Moderatemetro-area#134 of 200
Flood insurance (annual, NFIP)$1,400state#185 of 200
Earthquake insurance (annual)$100state#1 of 200

Climate & air quality

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner)41metro-area#50 of 200
Cooling degree-days (AC load)3,600metro-area#180 of 200
Homes with air conditioning (state)96%state#4 of 200
Heating degree-days (heat load)500metro-area#4 of 200
Days per year ≥ 90°F102metro-area#186 of 200
Days per year ≥ 100°F0metro-area#5 of 200
Avg summer high (state)91°Fmetro-area#136 of 200
Avg winter low52°Fmetro-area#4 of 200
Annual precipitation51.5"metro-area#171 of 200
Annual snowfall0.0"metro-area#1 of 200
Sunshine (% of possible)68%metro-area#34 of 200
Plant hardiness zone10a
Frost window01-15 → 01-15

Safety

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Violent crime (per 100k, state avg)380state#75 of 200
Property crime (per 100k, state avg)1,950state#67 of 200

Local amenities & recreation

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Grocery stores25metro-area#145 of 200
Parks11
Hiking areas15
Golf courses1
Shooting ranges1
Lakes3

Permits

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Building permit difficulty (1–5)3state#87 of 200
Permit detailModerate

US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.

Top employers in Deltona

Major public and private employers in the Deltona, FL area.

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Walmart Retail Careers →
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Volusia County Government Government Careers →

Salaries by occupation in Deltona

Local median pay, BLS OEWS. All occupations →

OccupationMedian pay
Dentists $203,600
Pharmacists $130,980
Financial Managers $125,570
Human Resources Managers $111,180
Physician Assistants $108,010
Marketing Managers $105,640
Software Developers $104,950
Physical Therapists $97,380
Lawyers $95,380
Civil Engineers $92,300
General & Operations Managers $82,010
Data Scientists $81,160
Registered Nurses $78,960
Construction Managers $78,530
Mechanical Engineers $77,900
Dental Hygienists $74,710
Web Developers $73,210
Accountants & Auditors $66,590
Elementary School Teachers $55,900
Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $49,210
Graphic Designers $47,780
Electricians $46,680
Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,540
Carpenters $46,290
Real Estate Sales Agents $45,740
Welders, Cutters & Solderers $45,070
Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters $44,730
Medical Assistants $36,850

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