Daytona Beach, FL vs Venice, FL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Daytona Beach is 20.4% cheaper than Venice. With a cost index of 92 vs 116, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Daytona Beach to Venice should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Daytona Beach is $1,239/month compared to $1,591/month in Venice — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Daytona Beach is more affordable at $244,300 median vs $381,400.

Median household income in Daytona Beach is $50,130 compared to $74,340 in Venice (-32.6%). While Venice 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 25.7% in Venice.