Panama City Beach, Florida vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 28.6% cheaper than Panama City Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $33,565 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Panama City Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Panama City Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Panama City Beach, Florida
Panama City Beach, FL vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Panama City Beach, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower