Deltona, FL vs Dunedin, FL

Deltona is moderately more affordable than Dunedin, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Deltona scores 102 compared to 110 for Dunedin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dunedin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Deltona is $1,547/month compared to $1,523/month in Dunedin — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dunedin has cheaper rent, Deltona actually has lower median home values ($254,100 vs $341,700).

Median household income in Deltona is $72,967 compared to $68,068 in Dunedin (+7.2%). Deltona offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Deltona spend roughly 25.4% of their income on rent, less than the 26.8% in Dunedin.