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Box Elder, SD vs Panama City Beach, FL

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Are people in Panama City Beach older or younger than people in Box Elder?
- The Median Age in Panama City Beach is 16.2 years older than in Box Elder.

Are housing costs cheaper in Panama City Beach or Box Elder?
- Panama City Beach housing costs are 47.5% more expensive than Box Elder housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Panama City Beach or Box Elder?
- The average commute for residents of Panama City Beach is 6.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Box Elder.

Things to do in Box Elder?
Box Elder SD resides along I-90 exit 131 eastbound between Rapid City & Sioux Falls featuring Hot Springs Municipal Airport Ranch Creek Golf Course Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary Evans Plunge Mineral Spa plus Cave Of The Winds Tours between June–September attracting tourists all year round!

Things to do in Panama City Beach?
Panama City Beach is an incorporated city situated within Bay County, Florida boasting plenty of activities like visiting its local museums like the Pineapple Willy’s World Famous Beach Bar & Grill suitable for anyone interested in the area's history plus nearby Gulf World Marine Park has various events and exhibits conveniently situated close by. There are also several shopping outlets and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine good for anyone looking to browse around or have a meal out during their visit here!

 Box Elder, SDPanama City Beach, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,882329,725,481
 Median Income$62,972  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock44.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$320,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.03  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Panama City Beach    12 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I've lived here since 2001 and have seen many changes, mainly for the good. Although in the last couple years, and even more so after Hurricane Michael the cost of  More

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Over 7 years ago

I loved this area until I heard the property owners/corporations increased peoples rents between 30% to 90% that were still recovering from last years  More

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Over 13 years ago

Pannama city lived in the neighboring area 6 years loved it . I think you expect to much from such a small town as for the papermill you either put up with the smell or  More

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