West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Panama City Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Panama City Beach, Florida is 19.2% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $155,006 in Panama City Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Panama City Beach, Florida is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Panama City Beach
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Panama City Beach, FL
Compared to West Des Moines, Panama City Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher