salaryRent is lower than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $64,360 a year. That is $31 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 123 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in South Daytona?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in South Daytona
| Size | South Daytona | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,335 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,485 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,734 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is South Daytona 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 South Daytona, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in South Daytona
Life in South Daytona
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Daytona?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $67 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $222,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,220 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in South Daytona, FL?
Renting in South Daytona costs a median of about $1,609 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in South Daytona?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $64,360 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is South Daytona cheap or expensive?
South Daytona is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.6% of the typical household income of $61,020. It ranks 123rd cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in South Daytona?
The median homeowner in South Daytona pays $1,631 a year in property taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value.
Is South Daytona 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 South Daytona?
The median home value in South Daytona is $222,200, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
13,543 people live in South Daytona. Numbers are typical (middle) values.