Daytona Beach, FL vs Sebastian, FL

Daytona Beach is moderately more affordable than Sebastian, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Daytona Beach scores 92 compared to 100 for Sebastian, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sebastian can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Daytona Beach is $1,239/month compared to $1,414/month in Sebastian — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Daytona Beach is more affordable at $244,300 median vs $281,700.

Median household income in Daytona Beach is $50,130 compared to $68,863 in Sebastian (-27.2%). While Sebastian is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Daytona Beach spend roughly 29.7% of their income on rent, more than the 24.6% in Sebastian.