What is a pro or con of living in Fort Lauderdale, Floridacompared to Panama City Beach, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 10% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida copmared to Panama City Beach, Florida?

A salary of $109,000 in Panama City Beach, Florida should increase to $121,854 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PANAMA CITY BEACH vs. FORT LAUDERDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Panama City Beach, Florida vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 11.8% more expensive than Panama City Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $121,854 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Panama City Beach, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Panama City Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Panama City Beach, Florida

Panama City Beach, FL vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Compared to Panama City Beach, Fort Lauderdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

11.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.9% lower

Commute

40.9% higher

Health

0.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Panama City Beach, Florida vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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