Big Bear Lake, California vs. Panama City Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Panama City Beach, Florida is 10.8% cheaper than Big Bear Lake, California.

You would need a salary of $44,575 in Panama City Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Bear Lake, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Panama City Beach, Florida is cheaper than Big Bear Lake, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Panama City Beach
than in Big Bear Lake, California
Big Bear Lake, CA vs. Panama City Beach, FL
Compared to Big Bear Lake, Panama City Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower