Panama City Beach, Florida vs. Battle Creek, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Creek, Michigan is 23.1% cheaper than Panama City Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $38,443 in Battle Creek, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Panama City Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Creek, Michigan is cheaper than Panama City Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Battle Creek
than in Panama City Beach, Florida
Panama City Beach, FL vs. Battle Creek, MI
Compared to Panama City Beach, Battle Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower