salaryRent is higher than in 50% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,400 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Florida. It is number 130 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Daytona Beach?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Daytona Beach
| Size | Daytona Beach | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,245 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,205 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,466 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,680 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,717 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Daytona Beach overall?
Everyday prices in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area are 1% below the U.S. average (index 99.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Daytona Beach
Life in Daytona Beach
What jobs pay in Daytona Beach
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $135,200 | 14.7% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,130 | 15.5% |
| Lawyer | $127,390 | 15.6% |
| Physician Assistant | $126,900 | 15.7% |
| Software Developer | $122,000 | 16.3% |
| Civil Engineer | $100,160 | 19.9% |
| Operations Manager | $91,710 | 21.7% |
| Registered Nurse | $84,180 | 23.7% |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,050 | 25.2% |
| Accountant | $73,730 | 27.0% |
| Market Research Analyst | $67,020 | 29.7% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $60,620 | 32.9% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $57,770 | 34.5% |
| Police Officer | $53,510 | 37.2% |
| Plumber | $50,490 | 39.5% |
| HVAC Technician | $49,290 | 40.4% |
| Electrician | $48,950 | 40.7% |
| Truck Driver | $47,660 | 41.8% |
| Carpenter | $46,670 | 42.7% |
| Firefighter | $46,010 | 43.3% |
| Medical Assistant | $43,980 | 45.3% |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,030 | 52.4% |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,210 | 53.5% |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,950 | 53.9% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,350 | 54.8% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,440 | 56.2% |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,370 | 59.7% |
| Cashier | $29,950 | 66.5% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Daytona Beach?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $336 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $287,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,770 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Daytona Beach, FL?
Renting in Daytona Beach costs a median of about $1,660 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Daytona Beach?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,400 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Daytona Beach cheap or expensive?
Daytona Beach is rated Expensive: rent takes 35.5% of the typical household income of $56,145. It ranks 130th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Daytona Beach?
The median homeowner in Daytona Beach pays $1,976 a year in property taxes, about 0.69% of the median home value.
Is Daytona Beach more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 1% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Daytona Beach?
The median home value in Daytona Beach is $287,700, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.
78,992 people live in Daytona Beach. Numbers are typical (middle) values.