Example household · Deltona, FL · $83,730 · same pay · 1 adult

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Deltona vs Gainesville

Deltona and Gainesville

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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.

Same pay in both cities. One adult, one bedroom.

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So you know: homicide deaths in Gainesville are under the US rate in this release, 5.3 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).

Why people look at Deltona to Gainesville

In 2022-2023, 184 households filed a move from Deltona to Gainesville (about 274 people, average adjusted gross income $47,685). 150 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.

A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,324 in Deltona and $1,305 in Gainesville. Deltona has no state tax on wages. Gainesville has no state tax on wages. Local pay in Gainesville is 82% of the national level for the same work, against 89% in Deltona.

Gainesville averages 250 sunny days, with July highs around 91°F and January nights around 47°F. Deltona is 248 sunny days, 92°F in July, 52°F in January. Commutes average 23 minutes in Gainesville and 27 in Deltona.

These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.

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Who already made this move

In 2022-2023, 184 households moved Deltona → Gainesville (about 274 people, average AGI $47,685). 150 households went the other way.

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.

The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Deltona and Gainesville changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.

What the move itself costs

About 109 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.

Full-service mover
$1,650–$3,050
Container or pod
$1,100–$2,050
Rent a truck
$400–$750

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Questions

Is Gainesville cheaper than Deltona after tax and rent?

Yes. Gainesville leaves about $43 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,324 in Deltona and $1,305 in Gainesville.

Does Gainesville have state income tax?

Gainesville is in Florida, which has no state income tax.

Did people actually move from Deltona to Gainesville?

Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.