Panama City Beach, Florida vs. Lake Stevens, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Stevens, Washington is 22.8% more expensive than Panama City Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $73,698 in Lake Stevens, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Panama City Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Stevens, Washington is more expensive than Panama City Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Lake Stevens
than in Panama City Beach, Florida
Panama City Beach, FL vs. Lake Stevens, WA
Compared to Panama City Beach, Lake Stevens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.8% lower
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher