Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Panama City Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Panama City Beach, Florida is 27.6% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $63,779 in Panama City Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Panama City Beach, Florida is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in Panama City Beach
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Panama City Beach, FL
Compared to Lake Charles, Panama City Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% higher
      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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher