Bakersfield, California vs. Panama City, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Panama City, Florida is 14.5% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $42,747 in Panama City, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Panama City, Florida is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Panama City
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Panama City, FL
Compared to Bakersfield, Panama City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower