Des Moines, Iowa vs. Panama City Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Panama City Beach, Florida is 34.7% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $101,017 in Panama City Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Panama City Beach, Florida is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Panama City Beach
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Panama City Beach, FL
Compared to Des Moines, Panama City Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher