Panama City, Florida vs. Big Bear Lake, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Bear Lake, California is 34.5% more expensive than Panama City, Florida.

You would need a salary of $67,251 in Big Bear Lake, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Panama City, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Bear Lake, California is more expensive than Panama City, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Big Bear Lake
than in Panama City, Florida
Panama City, FL vs. Big Bear Lake, CA
Compared to Panama City, Big Bear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  27.4% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher