Deltona, FL vs Port St. Lucie, FL

Deltona is moderately more affordable than Port St. Lucie, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Deltona scores 102 compared to 117 for Port St. Lucie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port St. Lucie 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 $1,781/month in Port St. Lucie — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Deltona is more affordable at $254,100 median vs $327,700.

Median household income in Deltona is $72,967 compared to $78,137 in Port St. Lucie (-6.6%). The higher salaries in Port St. Lucie partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Deltona spend roughly 25.4% of their income on rent, less than the 27.4% in Port St. Lucie.