Panama City Beach, Florida vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 15.7% more expensive than Panama City Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $86,745 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Panama City Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Panama City Beach, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
48% more expensive in Laurel
than in Panama City Beach, Florida
Panama City Beach, FL vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Panama City Beach, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  48.8% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher