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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index Ormond Beach Florida National
Cost of living10498100
Goods & Services9698100
Groceries9999100
Health care9496100
Housing11996100
Transportation10299100
Utilities10097100

An Overview of Cost of Living in Ormond Beach, FL

The cost of living in Ormond Beach affects the quality of life one can afford in this new location. It allows people to assess whether they can maintain their preferred lifestyle, including housing, leisure activities and dining options. Your total monthly expenditures can varry depending on the area, as well as many other factors. The cost of living in Ormond Beach is 104, which is 4% higher than the national average. Knowledge of the cost of living can help individuals make informed decisions about retirement savings, investments, and financial goals.

The cost of living in Ormond Beach aligns closely with the national average when compared to other cities across the nation. Everyday essentials such as groceries, goods and services, health care and utility bills are priced at a level consistent with the average in similar urban areas. Ormond Beach residents can anticipate that their daily expenses won't be significantly higher than those in an average city, ensuring that the cost of living remains manageable.

What Do Locals Say About the Cost of Living in Ormond Beach?

Locals have the inside scoop on their city. So, we polled 5 residents in Ormond Beach to learn how they view the cost of living. We asked how they felt about the cost of living in their area, and if they thought that prices were increasing, decreasing or staying the same. The verdict? 20% find it reasonable with decreasing prices, but 80% think it's quite pricey, with prices that continue to rise.

Is Ormond Beach Affordable?

Is Ormond Beach affordable? It's a key consideration when pondering a move, as affordability often shapes your choices. The cost of living index (we discussed it earlier), coupled with housing costs and income levels, serves as the cornerstone for determining a location's affordability. Take Ormond Beach, for instance, where the median home price falls 18.8% higher than the national average, and monthly rent rates are 20.7% higher than usual. Additionally, median income levels contribute to the equation, with Ormond Beach flaunting a median household income of $55,189, 0.2% lower than the national norm.

What Factors can Influence the Cost of Living in Ormond Beach?

Healthcare: Healthcare costs and insurance premiums can undergo substantial fluctuations based on the city or state of residence. Elements such as the availability of healthcare facilities, out-of-pocket costs for medical consultations, dental expenses, prescription medication charges and specialized medical care fees all contribute to variations in the cost of living. In Ormond Beach, healthcare costs are 5.6% lower than the national average.

Taxes: Cities that impose higher taxes, including sales and income taxes, can contribute to an escalated cost of living. The added expense of taxes on everyday goods like clothing and food naturally results in higher overall costs. Similarly, a higher income tax rate can further elevate the cost of living. In Ormond Beach, the general sales tax rate starts at 6%, and income tax rates begin at 0%.

Groceries: Grocery prices have seen substantial hikes in the last 2-3 years, with some markets witnessing food cost increases of over 20% during this period. Conversely, certain markets have experienced only moderate upticks. These variations in food expenses can have a substantial impact on the overall cost of living in any locality. In Ormond Beach, the groceries index is 1.5% lower than the national average.

Where is the Data From?

The Ormond Beach cost of living data displayed above is derived from the C2ER cost of living index to provide a useful and reasonably accurate measure of living cost differences in urban areas. The index takes into account data from 300 independent researches, covering more than 60 goods and services across 6 different categories, to create an overall index for each area, with 100 being the average. The C2ER index does not include sales or income tax rates in their data, however AreaVibes does include both income and sales tax rates in the overall cost of living score for each area.

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Ormond Beach is 7% higher than the Florida average
  • The cost of living in Ormond Beach is 4% higher than the national average
  • Ormond Beach housing is 19% higher than the national average
  • Florida general sales tax is 18% higher than the national average
  • Florida state income tax is 100% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$64,375$5,365$1,502$1,931
      Renters$37,621$3,135$878$1,129
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Ormond Beach, FL, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Ormond Beach homeowners, is $64,375. This would allow for a maximum of $1,502 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $37,621 which would result in a maximum of $878 to be spent on rental costs.

      Florida Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Florida 6% 7.5%

      Florida Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Florida 0% 0%

      Goods & Services

      Item Ormond Beach National avg. Difference
      Haircut $16.22$24.2633.1%
      Beauty Salon $44.45$45.562.5%
      Toothpaste $3.68$3.700.5%
      Shampoo $1.44$1.2812.8%
      Movie $10.85$12.1310.6%
      Bowling $15.24$18.0015.3%

      Groceries

      Item Ormond Beach National avg. Difference
      Ground Beef $7.04$5.8420.5%
      Fried Chicken $1.41$1.5710.5%
      Milk $4.59$4.671.8%
      Potatoes $5.08$4.932.9%
      Pizza $11.04$12.098.7%
      Beer $10.70$10.412.7%

      Health Care

      Item Ormond Beach National avg. Difference
      Optometrist $89.44$125.6828.8%
      Doctor $88.17$135.7835.1%
      Dentist $132.25$113.2916.7%
      Ibuprofen $10.63$10.650.2%
      Lipitor $500.02$468.606.7%

      Housing

      Item Ormond Beach National avg. Difference
      Home Price $219,400.00$184,700.0018.8%
      Avg. Mortgage Payment $2,061.37$2,346.6912.2%
      Apartment Rent $1,145.00$949.0020.7%

      Transportation

      Item Ormond Beach National avg. Difference
      Gasoline $3.52$3.461.7%
      Tire Balancing $61.64$59.922.9%

      Utilities

      Item Ormond Beach National avg. Difference
      All Electricity $190.45$193.991.8%
      Phone $194.79$192.251.3%
      Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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      Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.