Panama City, Florida vs. Metairie, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 17.1% more expensive than Panama City, Florida.

You would need a salary of $58,541 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Panama City, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is more expensive than Panama City, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Metairie
than in Panama City, Florida
Panama City, FL vs. Metairie, LA
Compared to Panama City, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  32.8% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher