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Cost of living in Volusia County, FL

Part of the Deltona Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,291/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 568,229 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,404 43%
Federal tax $483 15%
Healthcare $480 15%
Groceries $352 11%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $197 6%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Volusia County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,178
per month
1 bedroom
$1,404
per month
2 bedroom
$1,718
per month
3 bedroom
$2,260
per month
4 bedroom
$2,424
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Volusia County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$66,581
per year
Individual earnings
$39,583
per year
Per capita
$37,171
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Volusia County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$278,000
Annual property tax
$2,179

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Volusia County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$176
per month · 16¢/kWh
Natural gas
$21
per month
Annual total
$2,364
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Volusia County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.0%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Volusia County

State and local tax rates for Florida.

No state income tax
Florida does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
7.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Volusia County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
27.1 min
Drive alone
74.7%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
12.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Volusia County

What it costs to live in Volusia County each month.

Single person
$3,291
per month
  • Rent $1,404
  • Energy $197
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $352
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $483
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,646
per month
  • Rent $1,718
  • Energy $236
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $583
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $760
  • State tax $0
Family
$7,346
per month
  • Rent $2,260
  • Energy $296
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $885
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $760
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Volusia County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Volusia County?

In Volusia County, FL, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,404 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,718 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,260 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Volusia County?

In Volusia County, FL, the average household income is $66,581 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,583 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Volusia County?

The estimated cost of living in Volusia County, FL is approximately $3,291 per month for a single person, $4,646 for a couple, $7,346 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Volusia County?

The combined sales tax rate in Volusia County, FL is 7.01%, which includes the Florida state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 1.01%.

Is Volusia County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Volusia County, FL would need approximately $3,291 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $66,581 per year ($5,548 per month). Volusia County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Volusia County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Volusia County, FL is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Volusia County?

The average home value in Volusia County, FL is $278,000, with average annual property taxes of $2,179, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Volusia County compare to other areas?

You can compare Volusia County, FL with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Volusia County is in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources