Athens, Alabama vs. Panama City Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Panama City Beach, Florida is 23.0% more expensive than Athens, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $61,485 in Panama City Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Panama City Beach, Florida is more expensive than Athens, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Panama City Beach
than in Athens, Alabama
Athens, AL vs. Panama City Beach, FL
Compared to Athens, Panama City Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower