What is a pro or con of living in Panama City Beach, Floridacompared to Fort Walton Beach, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 46% more expensive in Panama City Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Panama City Beach, Florida copmared to Fort Walton Beach, Florida?

A salary of $60,000 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida should increase to $65,499 in Panama City Beach, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FORT WALTON BEACH vs. PANAMA CITY BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Panama City Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Panama City Beach, Florida is 9.2% more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $65,499 in Panama City Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Panama City Beach, Florida is more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Panama City Beach
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. Panama City Beach, FL

Compared to Fort Walton Beach, Panama City Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

49.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.3% higher

Commute

3.0% higher

Health

4.9% lower

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Personal

1.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Panama City Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. Panama City Beach, FL

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