Panama City Beach, FL Cost of Living


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Panama City Beach cost of living score
95.4
Less expensive
4.6% lower
than the US average
7.5% lower
than the Florida average
Panama City Beach, Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.6% lower than the U.S. average and 7.5% lower than the average for Florida.

Panama City Beach, FL

Housing costs in Panama City Beach?
A typical home costs $472,900, which is 39.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 30.5% more expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Panama City Beach costs $1,520 per month, which is 6.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 2.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,560.

Can I afford Panama City Beach?
To live comfortably in Panama City Beach, Florida, a minimum annual income of $90,720 for a family, and $52,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Panama City Beach?
The cost of living in Panama City Beach, FL is generally quite affordable. The median home price is below the national average and most basic goods and services are reasonably priced. Food and dining prices tend to be lower than the national average, helping to keep grocery bills down. Utilities costs are also competitively priced which can help to offset the relatively high rental costs in some areas. Overall, Panama City Beach offers a comfortable cost of living for those looking to move to or vacation in this popular resort city.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPanama City BeachFloridaUnited States
  95.4103.1100.0
  102.4102.8100
  99.1102.3100.0
  123.8101.1100.0
  $472,900$362,400$338,100
  105.8%101.3%100.0%
  92.8112.6100.0
  91.787.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Panama City Beach
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Over 5 years ago

I've lived here since 2001 and have seen many changes, mainly for the good. Although in the last couple years, and even more so after Hurricane Michael the cost of  More

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Over 5 years ago

I loved this area until I heard the property owners/corporations increased peoples rents between 30% to 90% that were still recovering from last years  More

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Over 11 years ago

Pannama city lived in the neighboring area 6 years loved it . I think you expect to much from such a small town as for the papermill you either put up with the smell or  More

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