Panama City Beach, Florida vs. New Bern, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bern, North Carolina is 21.7% cheaper than Panama City Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $58,726 in New Bern, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Panama City Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bern, North Carolina is cheaper than Panama City Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in New Bern
than in Panama City Beach, Florida
Panama City Beach, FL vs. New Bern, NC
Compared to Panama City Beach, New Bern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  29.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower