Columbus, Georgia vs. Panama City Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Panama City Beach, Florida is 38.7% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $180,366 in Panama City Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Panama City Beach, Florida is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Panama City Beach
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs. Panama City Beach, FL
Compared to Columbus, Panama City Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher