Charleston, South Carolina vs. Panama City Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Panama City Beach, Florida is 3.5% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,270 in Panama City Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Panama City Beach, Florida is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Panama City Beach
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Panama City Beach, FL
Compared to Charleston, Panama City Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower

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