Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

Daytona Beach vs Gainesville

$75,000 salary · single filer · 2-bedroom apartment

Monthly take-home pay

Daytona Beach$5,096

Gainesville$5,096

2-bedroom rent (HUD FMR)

Daytona Beach$1,700

Gainesville$1,374

Left after rent

Daytona Beach$3,396

Gainesville$3,722

Thinking about moving from Daytona Beach to Gainesville on a $75k salary? On $75,000 a year, you take home $5,096/mo in Daytona Beach and $5,096/mo in Gainesville after taxes. Factor in a 2-bedroom apartment and you're left with $3,396/mo in Daytona Beach vs $3,722/mo in Gainesville. Numbers use 2026 tax brackets and HUD fair market rents. Treat them as a starting point, not financial advice.

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