What is a pro or con of living in Panama City Beach, Floridacompared to Bethesda, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 55% cheaper in Panama City Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Panama City Beach, Florida copmared to Bethesda, Maryland?

A salary of $50,000 in Bethesda, Maryland could decrease to $28,222 in Panama City Beach, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BETHESDA vs. PANAMA CITY BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Bethesda, Maryland vs. Panama City Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Panama City Beach, Florida is 43.6% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $28,222 in Panama City Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Panama City Beach, Florida is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Panama City Beach
than in Bethesda, Maryland

Bethesda, MD vs. Panama City Beach, FL

Compared to Bethesda, Panama City Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

43.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

66.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.3% lower

Commute

28.0% lower

Health

14.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Bethesda, Maryland vs. Panama City Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bethesda, MD vs. Panama City Beach, FL

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