Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Deltona, FL
VS
Norfolk, VA
🏆 Deltona leads 12 of 20 categories
Deltona
Florida
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.4⚠ High
Median Household Income
$69,074 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
—
Population
94,373
Norfolk
Virginia
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$60,998
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High
Population
236,973 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Deltona, FL
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.7 pts lower (4.0%)
Households earn $8,076 more per year on average
Homes cost $27k less ($226,800 vs $254,200)
Milder winters — January highs near 70°F vs 50°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,417/mo
Longer commutes — 34.4 min average each way
Cost of living runs 5% higher than Norfolk
Norfolk, VA
Pros
Commutes run 12 min shorter each way
Rent averages $229/mo less ($1,188 vs $1,417)
More college-educated — 32.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
5% cheaper overall cost of living than Deltona
Smaller class sizes — 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (469.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3772.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Median income trails Deltona by $8,076/yr
Higher unemployment (6.7% vs 4.0%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Deltona
Median Income
$8,076
$69,074 vs $60,998/yr
Deltona
Median Home Value
$27k less
$226,800 vs $254,200
Deltona
Unemployment
2.7 pp lower
4.0% vs 6.7% unemployment
Deltona
Summer Heat
3.1°F warmer
July avg high 91.8°F vs 88.7°F
Norfolk
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 97.4 vs 102.4 (100 = US avg)
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Deltona, FL | Norfolk, VA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 102.4⚠ High | 97.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $226,800 ✓ Lower | $254,200 |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,417⚠ High | $1,188 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $69,074 ✓ Higher | $60,998 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 34.4 min⚠ High | 22.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 11.9% ✓ Higher | 7.3% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | — | 146⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | — | 124⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | — | 180⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (85) | B (103) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.1:1 | 12.9:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.6% | 32.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 90.5% ✓ Higher | 89.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | VOLUSIA | Norfolk City Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 70.1°F ✓ Warmer | 50.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 91.8°F ✓ Warmer | 88.7°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.8" | 45.7" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 3.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 94,373 | 236,973 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 38.1 ✓ Older | 32.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 80.3% ✓ Higher | 44.8% |
| Under 18 | 22.9% ✓ More | 20.3% |
| Over 65 | 16.5% ✓ More | 12.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Deltona's cost of living index is 102.4 vs Norfolk's 97.4 (US average = 100).
Norfolk is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 20 decided categories above, Deltona leads 12 of 20 categories. Deltona wins 12 and Norfolk wins 8. 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 Deltona to Norfolk or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($226,800 vs $254,200 median home), income ($69,074 vs $60,998), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Deltona, FL and Norfolk, VA are about 624 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.