salaryRent is lower than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $63,360 a year. That is $30 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 120 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Daytona Beach Shores?
Share of households by yearly income. 26.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Daytona Beach Shores
| Size | Daytona Beach Shores | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,250 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,206 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,699 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,339 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Daytona Beach Shores overall?
Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Daytona Beach Shores, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Daytona Beach Shores
Life in Daytona Beach Shores
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Daytona Beach Shores?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,454 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $437,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $43,780 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Daytona Beach Shores, FL?
Renting in Daytona Beach Shores costs a median of about $1,584 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Daytona Beach Shores?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $63,360 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Daytona Beach Shores cheap or expensive?
Daytona Beach Shores is rated OK: rent takes 23.7% of the typical household income of $80,232. It ranks 120th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Daytona Beach Shores?
The median homeowner in Daytona Beach Shores pays $4,192 a year in property taxes, about 0.96% of the median home value.
Is Daytona Beach Shores more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Florida are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Daytona Beach Shores?
The median home value in Daytona Beach Shores is $437,800, about 5.5 times the typical yearly household income.
5,188 people live in Daytona Beach Shores. Numbers are typical (middle) values.