Cost of LivingUpdated 2026-11-11

Deltona, Florida

Living in Deltona, Florida is about 7% cheaper than the national average, with a cost of living index of 93 (US = 100). Typical rent is $1,767 a month, 9% below the national figure of $1,932, and regular gas costs $3.77 a gallon versus $3.98 nationally as of November 11, 2026. Rent, gas, groceries, electricity and car insurance take about 51% of the area's $66,581 median household income.

Key Numbers

Gas (Regular)

$3.77

National: $3.98

โ†‘ 187.7%since 2000
โœ“ AAA Gas Prices

Avg Rent (All)

$1,767

National: $1,932

โ†‘ 17.2%since 2021
โœ“ Zillow ZORI Deltona, FL metro (2026-09)

Grocery Inflation

1.77%

Year-over-year

โœ“ BLS/FRED CPI

Fast Food Avg

$13.00

Combo meal

โ†‘ 5.2%YoY

Electricity

14.99ยข

per kWh ยท ~$135/mo

โ†“ 18.7%vs US avg
โœ“ EIA Residential

Car Insurance

$265/mo

$3,183/yr

โ†‘ 48.0%vs national avg
โœ“ Bankrate/NAIC

Median Household Income

$66,581

50.7% goes to essentials

โ†“ 50.7%cost burden
โœ“ Census ACS 2023
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Grocery Prices

Grocery Prices โ€” 2000 to Present

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Eggs (dozen)

Bird flu volatility

$0.97 in 2000 โ†’ $2.32 BLS avg

+137.9%

Milk (gallon)

$2.79 in 2000 โ†’ $4.10 BLS avg

+47.3%

Ground Beef (lb)

$1.48 in 2000 โ†’ $6.75 BLS avg

+355.5%

Bread (loaf)

$0.91 in 2000 โ†’ $1.86 BLS avg

+105.2%

Chicken Breast (lb)

$1.06 in 2000 โ†’ $2.03 BLS avg

+91.3%

Butter (lb)

$3.98 BLS avg

-4.2% since 2018

Bacon (lb)

$2.75 in 2000 โ†’ $6.69 BLS avg

+143.1%

Cheddar Cheese (lb)

$3.84 in 2000 โ†’ $6.13 BLS avg

+59.6%

Pasta (lb)

$0.88 in 2000 โ†’ $1.38 BLS avg

+57.1%

Rice (5 lb)

$2.50 in 2000 โ†’ $5.50 BLS avg

+120.6%

Coffee (12 oz)

$2.65 in 2000 โ†’ $6.94 BLS avg

+161.3%

Orange Juice (64 oz)

Citrus shortage

$5.42 estimate

+45.7% since 2022

Potatoes (5 lb)

$1.96 in 2000 โ†’ $4.95 BLS avg

+152.6%

Apples (3 lb)

$5.20 estimate

+15.8% since 2022

Tomatoes (lb)

$1.44 in 2000 โ†’ $2.08 BLS avg

+44.4%

Lettuce (head)

$0.75 in 2000 โ†’ $1.96 BLS avg

+162.3%

Cooking Oil (48 oz)

$7.76 estimate

+40.1% since 2022

Yogurt (32 oz)

$4.94 estimate

+19.0% since 2022

Cereal (family size)

$6.20 estimate

+29.4% since 2022

Frozen Pizza

$8.65 estimate

+37.1% since 2022

Dining & Restaurants

Fast Food Meal

$13.00

Casual Dining

$26.00

Monthly Spend

$321

+5.2% YoY

Chain Restaurant Meal Prices โ€” 2022 vs. Today

Combo meal / typical order for one

McDonald's

2022: $7.50

$12.50

+66.7%

Wendy's

2022: $8.00

$13.00

+62.5%

Chipotle

2022: $8.99

$13.50

+50.2%

Starbucks

2022: $4.20

$5.80

+38.1%

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Local Workforce

2024 ยท BLS QCEW

Total Jobs

189k

Median Weekly Pay

$1,041

$54k/yr

Top Sector

Education & Health Services

Household vs Worker Pay

$67k

household median

Employment by Sector โ€” Deltona

% of local workforce ยท avg weekly wage ยท 5-year growth trend

Education & Health Services
+10.2% 5yr$1,235/wk
21.0%

~$64k/yr

Trade, Transportation & Utilities
+13.7% 5yr$857/wk
20.0%

~$45k/yr

Leisure & Hospitality
+4.2% 5yr$573/wk
15.6%

~$30k/yr

Professional & Business Services
+5.1% 5yr$1,255/wk
10.4%

~$65k/yr

Manufacturing
+5.1% 5yr$1,147/wk
6.6%

~$60k/yr

Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual ยท County FIPS 12127

Highest Paying Sector

Financial Activities

$1,456/wk ยท $76k/yr

Most Workers (lowest wage)

Leisure & Hospitality

$573/wk ยท $30k/yr

Deltona Cost of Living FAQ

Is Deltona, FL expensive to live in?

Deltona has a cost of living index of 93, where 100 is the US average, so it is about 7% cheaper than average. It is the 5th most affordable of the 25 Florida cities we track.

What is the average rent in Deltona, FL?

Typical rent in Deltona is $1,767 a month for all home types as of September 2026, 9% below the national figure of $1,932. One bedroom units average about $1,449 and two bedrooms about $2,085. Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index for the metro area.

Is rent going up in Deltona?

Rent in Deltona rose 1.3% over the past year, slower than the 2.7% change nationally.

How much is gas in Deltona?

Regular unleaded costs about $3.77 a gallon in Deltona as of November 11, 2026, based on the AAA average for Florida. That is 5% below the national average of $3.98.

How much is electricity in Deltona?

Homes in Florida pay an average of 15.0 cents per kWh (EIA), versus 18.4 cents nationally. At 900 kWh a month, a typical bill in Deltona is about $135.

How much is car insurance in Deltona?

Full coverage car insurance averages $3,183 a year in Florida, or about $265 a month (Bankrate and NAIC state average), compared with $2,150 a year nationally.

How much do you need to live in Deltona?

Median household income in the Deltona area is $66,581 (Census ACS 2023, county level). Rent, gas, groceries, electricity and car insurance add up to about $33,769 a year, or 51% of that income. Groceries are counted at $5,502 a year, the average household spend on food at home in the region (BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey).

How does Deltona compare with the rest of Florida?

Rent in Deltona is 8% below the $1,929 average across the 25 Florida cities we track, and its cost of living index of 93 compares with a state average of 102.

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