Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Berkeley, CA
VS
Deltona, FL
🏆 Deltona leads 11 of 19 categories
Berkeley
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$104,716 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
168⚠ High
Population
121,385 ✓ Larger
Deltona
Florida
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$69,074
Violent Crime Index
—
Population
94,373
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Berkeley, CA
Pros
Households earn $35,642 more per year on average
More college-educated — 73.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 74°F vs 92°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $1,280,300
Higher rents — median is $2,067/mo
Violent crime (638.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Deltona, FL
Pros
Homes cost $1054k less ($226,800 vs $1,280,300)
Rent averages $650/mo less ($1,417 vs $2,067)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.5 pts lower (4.0%)
16% cheaper overall cost of living than Berkeley
Milder winters — January highs near 70°F vs 59°F
Cons
Median income trails Berkeley by $35,642/yr
Longer commutes — 34.4 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Berkeley
Median Income
$35,642
$104,716 vs $69,074/yr
Deltona
Cost of Living
16% cheaper
COL index 102.4 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Deltona
Median Home Value
$1054k less
$226,800 vs $1,280,300
Deltona
Unemployment
1.5 pp lower
4.0% vs 5.5% unemployment
Deltona
Summer Heat
17.6°F warmer
July avg high 91.8°F vs 74.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Deltona, FL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 102.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $1,280,300⚠ High | $226,800 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,067⚠ High | $1,417⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $104,716 ✓ Higher | $69,074 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 4.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.4 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 34.4 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 28.1% ✓ Higher | 11.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 200⚠ High | — |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 168⚠ High | — |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 249⚠ High | — |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (110) ✓ Better | C+ (85) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.1:1 | 18.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 73.8% ✓ Higher | 18.6% |
| High School or Higher | 96.1% ✓ Higher | 90.5% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Berkeley Unified | VOLUSIA |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 58.9°F | 70.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 74.2°F | 91.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.1" ✓ Drier | 51.8" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 121,385 ✓ Larger | 94,373 |
| Median Age | 32.5 | 38.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 43.3% | 80.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 12.2% | 22.9% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.9% | 16.5% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Berkeley's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Deltona's 102.4 (US average = 100).
Deltona is 16% less expensive overall.
Based on the 19 decided categories above, Deltona leads 11 of 19 categories. Berkeley wins 8 and Deltona wins 11. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Berkeley to Deltona or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($1,280,300 vs $226,800 median home), income ($104,716 vs $69,074), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Berkeley, CA and Deltona, FL are about 2,429 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.