Cost of Living in Deltona, FL
Updated November 2026 · Volusia County · Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area · population 97,334
Prices in Deltona are 1.4% above the US average (local index 101.4; the BEA index for the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area is 99.4), with local housing the biggest cost driver at 117.9; a single adult's modelled budget is about $2,899 a month and the median rent is $1,711.
Prices by category
CostLiving local estimate. 100 = US average; 110 means prices are 10% higher. Housing reflects Deltona's own median rent compared with the area's average rent; goods, utilities and other services are BEA's official price parities for the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area, unchanged.
Deltona price index by category, US average = 100: All items 101.4, Housing (rents) 117.9, Goods 96.2, Utilities 87.6, Other services 98.9
It is the 58th most expensive of the 81 Florida cities in our data. Cheaper than 53% of the cities we cover.
| BEA index | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.8 | 96.7 | 97.8 | 98.8 | 99.1 | 99.4 |
Monthly budget by household type
1 adult · 1-bedroom · modelled estimate for Deltona, FL
| Category | Per month | Per year | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (rent) | $1,241 | $14,892 | 43% |
| Utilities | $254 | $3,048 | 9% |
| Food at home | $271 | $3,252 | 9% |
| Transportation | $623 | $7,476 | 21% |
| Health care | $348 | $4,176 | 12% |
| Clothing, personal care & supplies | $162 | $1,944 | 6% |
| Total | $2,899 | $34,788 | 100% |
2 adults · 2-bedroom · modelled estimate for Deltona, FL
| Category | Per month | Per year | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (rent) | $1,414 | $16,968 | 31% |
| Utilities | $402 | $4,824 | 9% |
| Food at home | $501 | $6,012 | 11% |
| Transportation | $1,234 | $14,808 | 27% |
| Health care | $644 | $7,728 | 14% |
| Clothing, personal care & supplies | $319 | $3,828 | 7% |
| Total | $4,514 | $54,168 | 100% |
2 adults + 2 children · 3-bedroom · modelled estimate for Deltona, FL
| Category | Per month | Per year | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (rent) | $1,592 | $19,104 | 29% |
| Utilities | $490 | $5,880 | 9% |
| Food at home | $715 | $8,580 | 13% |
| Transportation | $1,638 | $19,656 | 30% |
| Health care | $600 | $7,200 | 11% |
| Clothing, personal care & supplies | $411 | $4,932 | 8% |
| Total | $5,446 | $65,352 | 100% |
Modelled estimate of basic costs, excluding taxes, child care and savings. Housing is rent excluding tenant-paid utilities (counted under utilities). See how the budget is calculated.
Housing costs in Deltona
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | Median rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,511 modelled from city median rent |
| 1 bedroom | $1,495 modelled from city median rent |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,704 modelled from city median rent |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,918 modelled from city median rent |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,370 modelled from city median rent |
Median rent: Census ACS 2020-2024 median gross rent by bedrooms (rent plus tenant-paid utilities, all renters).
Rent, home values and affordability
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,711 |
| Median contract rent (excl. utilities) | $1,420 |
| Median home value | $285,400 |
| Owner costs with a mortgage | $1,521/mo |
| Median household income | $76,924 |
| Rent as % of renter income Expensive | 31.6% |
| Home value ÷ household income Affordable | 3.7× |
Census ACS 5-year 2020-2024.
Electricity and gas prices
Residential electricity in Florida
14.99¢ per kWh, August 2026
12-month change: −2.2% (from 15.33¢) · US 18.16¢
Average household uses 1,097 kWh a month in Florida ≈ $169/month. Source: EIA-861M (statewide average).
Regular gasoline
$3.79 per gallon, week of 2026-11-02
12-month change: +30.3% (from $2.91) · US $4.15
EIA weekly retail price survey.
Inflation in the South
Consumer prices in the South Census region rose +3.4% in the 12 months to September 2026 (US +3.7%). Nationally, food at home changed +1.8%, shelter +3.2% and energy +20.4%. Source: BLS CPI-U, not seasonally adjusted. CPI is published for regions and large metro areas, so the regional figure is shown.
Salary equivalent
Because prices in Deltona are 1.4% above the US average, $60,000 here has the buying power of about $59,200 in an average-priced US area.
Formula: US-equivalent = salary × 100 ÷ 101.4. Based on the local cost index (CostLiving estimate from BEA RPP and Census rents); taxes not included.
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Index | Budget (single) | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford, FL | 9 mi | 100.1 | $2,895 | $1,609 |
| Port Orange, FL | 19 mi | 100.4 | $2,874 | $1,634 |
| Daytona Beach, FL | 21 mi | 96.6 | $2,658 | $1,328 |
| Apopka, FL | 24 mi | 104.7 | $3,186 | $1,969 |
| Alafaya, FL | 26 mi | 105.0 | $3,218 | $1,999 |
| Pine Hills, FL | 27 mi | 99.3 | $2,643 | $1,542 |
Cities with a similar cost of living
| City | Index | Budget (single) | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick, RI | 101.4 | $2,720 | $1,363 |
| Stockton, CA | 101.4 | $2,898 | $1,577 |
| Fresno, CA | 101.4 | $2,804 | $1,421 |
| Burlington, VT | 101.4 | $3,038 | $1,649 |
| Carmel, IN | 101.3 | $3,001 | $1,712 |
| Leominster, MA | 101.3 | $2,781 | $1,354 |
Compare Deltona with another city
Frequently asked questions
Is Deltona, FL an expensive place to live?
Deltona has a local cost of living index of 101.4, which is 1.4% above the US average. This CostLiving estimate starts from the BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area (99.4) and adjusts housing to Deltona's own rents. It is 2.0 points below the Florida average. It is the 58th most expensive of the 81 Florida cities in our data. Cheaper than 53% of the cities we cover.
How much money do you need to live in Deltona?
Our modelled estimate of basic monthly costs is $2,899 for a single adult, $4,514 for a couple and $5,446 for a family of four, before taxes, child care and savings. A $60,000 salary in an average-priced US area buys about the same as $60,800 in Deltona.
What is the average rent in Deltona?
The median gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities) is $1,711 a month (Census ACS 2020-2024). By size: 1 bedroom $1,495, 2 bedrooms $1,704, 3 bedrooms $1,918. The typical renter spends 31.6% of household income on rent (expensive).
How much does a house cost in Deltona?
The median owner-estimated home value is $285,400, 3.7 times the median household income of $76,924 (affordable). Owners with a mortgage pay a median $1,521 a month in housing costs.
How much is electricity and gas in Deltona?
Florida residential electricity averaged 14.99¢ per kWh in August 2026 (US 18.16¢). Regular gasoline was $3.79 a gallon (Florida average, week of 2026-11-02).
Sources and notes
- Local cost index: CostLiving estimate from BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metropolitan statistical area (BEA index 99.4) with housing from Census ACS median rent (city figure); see the methodology.
- Rents, home values, income, population: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year 2020-2024, Census place 1217200 (Deltona city).
- Electricity: EIA-861M, Florida residential average, August 2026.
- Gasoline: EIA weekly retail regular gasoline, Florida, week of 2026-11-02.
- Inflation: BLS CPI-U South region, September 2026.
- Budget baselines: BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey 2025; electricity use by household size: EIA RECS 2020.
- Rents by bedrooms: modelled from city median rent (city bedroom medians: bedroom medians not increasing with size (small sample)).
Labels such as “county figure” or “state nonmetro figure” mark values that come from a larger area because the city-level figure is unavailable or unreliable. The monthly budget is a modelled estimate, not observed spending, and excludes taxes. This page is for general information and is not financial advice. Methodology · All sources