DeLand, FL vs Gonzalez, FL

Gonzalez is moderately more affordable than DeLand, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. DeLand scores 95 compared to 89 for Gonzalez, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of DeLand can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in DeLand is $1,159/month compared to $1,151/month in Gonzalez — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gonzalez is more affordable at $249,800 median vs $303,500.

Median household income in DeLand is $73,352 compared to $81,080 in Gonzalez (-9.5%). Gonzalez offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of DeLand spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 17% in Gonzalez.