Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Deltona, FL
VS
Rockford, IL
🏆 It's a dead heat — 10 categories each
Deltona
Florida
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.4⚠ High
Median Household Income
$69,074 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
—
Population
94,373
Rockford
Illinois
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
90.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$50,744
Violent Crime Index
284⚠ High
Population
148,173 ✓ 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 5.0 pts lower (4.0%)
Households earn $18,330 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 70°F vs 29°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,417/mo
Cost of living runs 12% higher than Rockford
Longer commutes — 34.4 min average each way
Rockford, IL
Pros
Homes cost $113k less ($114,100 vs $226,800)
Rent averages $511/mo less ($906 vs $1,417)
Commutes run 13 min shorter each way
12% cheaper overall cost of living than Deltona
Living costs sit below the national average (index 90.1)
More college-educated — 23.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Median income trails Deltona by $18,330/yr
Violent crime (1080.0/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2517.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (9.0% vs 4.0%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Deltona
Median Income
$18,330
$69,074 vs $50,744/yr
Deltona
Unemployment
5.0 pp lower
4.0% vs 9.0% unemployment
Deltona
Summer Heat
7.9°F warmer
July avg high 91.8°F vs 83.9°F
Rockford
Cost of Living
12% cheaper
COL index 90.1 vs 102.4 (100 = US avg)
Rockford
Median Home Value
$113k less
$114,100 vs $226,800
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Deltona, FL | Rockford, IL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 102.4⚠ High | 90.1 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $226,800 | $114,100 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,417⚠ High | $906 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $69,074 ✓ Higher | $50,744 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 9.0%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 34.4 min⚠ High | 21.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 11.9% ✓ Higher | 7.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | — | 218⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | — | 284⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | — | 120⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (85) ✓ Better | C (79) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.1:1 | 17.4:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.6% | 23.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 90.5% ✓ Higher | 85.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | VOLUSIA | Rockford SD 205 |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 70.1°F ✓ Warmer | 29.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 91.8°F ✓ Warmer | 83.9°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.8" | 38.0" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 37.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 94,373 | 148,173 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 38.1 ✓ Older | 37.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 80.3% ✓ Higher | 54.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | 24.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 16.5% | 17.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Deltona's cost of living index is 102.4 vs Rockford's 90.1 (US average = 100).
Rockford is 12% less expensive overall.
Based on the 20 decided categories above, It's a dead heat — 10 categories each. Deltona wins 10 and Rockford wins 10. 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 Rockford or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($226,800 vs $114,100 median home), income ($69,074 vs $50,744), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Deltona, FL and Rockford, IL are about 1,022 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.