Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Panama City, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Panama City, Florida is 11.3% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $88,666 in Panama City, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Panama City, Florida is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Panama City
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Panama City, FL
Compared to Charlotte, Panama City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower