2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Douglas, GA vs Palm Coast, FL

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Is it cheaper to live in Palm Coast or is it cheaper to live in Douglas?
- Palm Coast is 34.3% more expensive than Douglas.

Which city has more affordable housing, Palm Coast or Douglas?
- Palm Coast housing costs are 141.9% more expensive than Douglas housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Douglas or is Health Care more affordable in Palm Coast.
- Health related expenses are 2.9% more in Palm Coast.
 Douglas, GAPalm Coast, FLUnited States
 Overall  Unlock98.7100
 Food & Groceries92.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock103.2100
 Housing38.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$347,500$338,100
 Utilities101  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock99.9100
 Miscellaneous76.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Douglas    4 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I have lived all over the country and this area is by far the best. We purchased a 4 bedroom 2 bath home on 2 acres for $44,000 in 2005. Our property taxes are $365 per  More

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Over 6 years ago

Douglas is a small town that has nothing and does not want to grow. If you want to live a small town life where you have to drive 45 minutes to go shopping any where  More

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Compared to other towns in Georgia, Douglas seems to be inexpensive.   More

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Reviews for Palm Coast    34 Reviews

I actually debated writing a review, when places like Palm Coast are discovered it becomes over populated. That said, it’s selfish to keep it a secret, some people need  More

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Over 6 years ago

Not really a review but a question. My husband and I will be moving to the Palm Coast area soon. Work from home and need to find a 2 bed house/townhouse to rent  More

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Over 7 years ago

Palm Coast is in between Daytona and St Aug --- both of which are much better cities than Palm Coast. This town is your typical retail FL town, with a small stretch of  More

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