Orange Beach, Alabama vs. Panama City Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Panama City Beach, Florida is 3.4% cheaper than Orange Beach, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $48,314 in Panama City Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange Beach, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Panama City Beach, Florida is cheaper than Orange Beach, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Panama City Beach
than in Orange Beach, Alabama
Orange Beach, AL vs. Panama City Beach, FL
Compared to Orange Beach, Panama City Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower