Decatur, Alabama vs. Panama City Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Panama City Beach, Florida is 31.8% more expensive than Decatur, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $98,881 in Panama City Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Panama City Beach, Florida is more expensive than Decatur, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Panama City Beach
than in Decatur, Alabama
Decatur, AL vs. Panama City Beach, FL
Compared to Decatur, Panama City Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher