Cary, North Carolina vs. Panama City, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Panama City, Florida is 22.5% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,158 in Panama City, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Panama City, Florida is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Panama City
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Panama_City, FL
Compared to Cary, Panama_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher