salaryRent is higher than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34 minutes each way. Most homes (80.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $91,680 a year. That is $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Florida. It is number 338 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Deltona?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Deltona
| Size | Deltona | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,699 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,063 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,517 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,851 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,279 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Deltona 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 Deltona
Life in Deltona
What jobs pay in Deltona
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $135,200 | 20.3% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,130 | 21.5% |
| Lawyer | $127,390 | 21.6% |
| Physician Assistant | $126,900 | 21.7% |
| Software Developer | $122,000 | 22.5% |
| Civil Engineer | $100,160 | 27.5% |
| Operations Manager | $91,710 | 30.0% |
| Registered Nurse | $84,180 | 32.7% |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,050 | 34.8% |
| Accountant | $73,730 | 37.3% |
| Market Research Analyst | $67,020 | 41.0% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $60,620 | 45.4% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $57,770 | 47.6% |
| Police Officer | $53,510 | 51.4% |
| Plumber | $50,490 | 54.5% |
| HVAC Technician | $49,290 | 55.8% |
| Electrician | $48,950 | 56.2% |
| Truck Driver | $47,660 | 57.7% |
| Carpenter | $46,670 | 58.9% |
| Firefighter | $46,010 | 59.8% |
| Medical Assistant | $43,980 | 62.5% |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,030 | 72.3% |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,210 | 73.9% |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,950 | 74.4% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,350 | 75.7% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,440 | 77.6% |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,370 | 82.4% |
| Cashier | $29,950 | 91.8% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Deltona?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $312 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $285,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,540 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Deltona, FL?
Renting in Deltona costs a median of about $2,292 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Deltona?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $91,680 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Deltona cheap or expensive?
Deltona is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.2% of the typical household income of $82,963. It ranks 338th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Deltona?
The median homeowner in Deltona pays $1,903 a year in property taxes, about 0.67% of the median home value.
Is Deltona 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 Deltona?
The median home value in Deltona is $285,400, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
97,334 people live in Deltona. Numbers are typical (middle) values.