salaryRent is lower than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $61,280 a year. That is $29 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 108 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in DeLand?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in DeLand
| Size | DeLand | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $567 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,046 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,517 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,575 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,084 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is DeLand 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 DeLand
Life in DeLand
What jobs pay in DeLand
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $135,200 | 13.6% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,130 | 14.3% |
| Lawyer | $127,390 | 14.4% |
| Physician Assistant | $126,900 | 14.5% |
| Software Developer | $122,000 | 15.1% |
| Civil Engineer | $100,160 | 18.4% |
| Operations Manager | $91,710 | 20.0% |
| Registered Nurse | $84,180 | 21.8% |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,050 | 23.3% |
| Accountant | $73,730 | 24.9% |
| Market Research Analyst | $67,020 | 27.4% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $60,620 | 30.3% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $57,770 | 31.8% |
| Police Officer | $53,510 | 34.4% |
| Plumber | $50,490 | 36.4% |
| HVAC Technician | $49,290 | 37.3% |
| Electrician | $48,950 | 37.6% |
| Truck Driver | $47,660 | 38.6% |
| Carpenter | $46,670 | 39.4% |
| Firefighter | $46,010 | 40.0% |
| Medical Assistant | $43,980 | 41.8% |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,030 | 48.3% |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,210 | 49.4% |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,950 | 49.8% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,350 | 50.6% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,440 | 51.9% |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,370 | 55.1% |
| Cashier | $29,950 | 61.4% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in DeLand?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $764 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $330,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,090 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in DeLand, FL?
Renting in DeLand costs a median of about $1,532 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in DeLand?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $61,280 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is DeLand cheap or expensive?
DeLand is rated OK: rent takes 23.7% of the typical household income of $77,504. It ranks 108th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in DeLand?
The median homeowner in DeLand pays $2,979 a year in property taxes, about 0.90% of the median home value.
Is DeLand 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 DeLand?
The median home value in DeLand is $330,900, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
41,611 people live in DeLand. Numbers are typical (middle) values.