What is a pro or con of living in Panama City Beach, Floridacompared to Sumter, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 191% more expensive in Panama City Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Panama City Beach, Florida copmared to Sumter, South Carolina?

A salary of $60,000 in Sumter, South Carolina should increase to $80,711 in Panama City Beach, 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.

SUMTER vs. PANAMA CITY BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Sumter, South Carolina vs. Panama City Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Panama City Beach, Florida is 34.5% more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $80,711 in Panama City Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Sumter, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in Panama City Beach
than in Sumter, South Carolina

Sumter, SC vs. Panama City Beach, FL

Compared to Sumter, Panama City Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

253.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.8% higher

Commute

15.7% higher

Health

5.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Sumter, South Carolina vs. Panama City Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Sumter, SC vs. Panama City Beach, FL

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