Panama City, Florida vs. South Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 23.8% more expensive than Panama City, Florida.

You would need a salary of $61,878 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Panama City, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is more expensive than Panama City, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in South Portland
than in Panama City, Florida
Panama City, FL vs. South Portland, ME
Compared to Panama City, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher