Salinas, California vs. Panama City Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Panama City Beach, Florida is 24.6% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $37,722 in Panama City Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Panama City Beach, Florida is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Panama City Beach
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Panama City Beach, FL
Compared to Salinas, Panama City Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  31.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower