Carrollwood, FL vs Deltona, FL

Deltona is moderately more affordable than Carrollwood, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Carrollwood scores 112 compared to 102 for Deltona, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carrollwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carrollwood is $1,512/month compared to $1,547/month in Deltona — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Carrollwood has cheaper rent, Deltona actually has lower median home values ($254,100 vs $366,200).

Median household income in Carrollwood is $76,723 compared to $72,967 in Deltona (+5.1%). The higher salaries in Carrollwood partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Carrollwood spend roughly 23.6% of their income on rent, less than the 25.4% in Deltona.