Arcadia, CA vs Panama City, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Arcadia
60.7
#1926 nationally
Panama City
66.5
#1538 nationally
Arcadia leads in crime level (6.3 vs 17.8). Panama City leads in cost of living index (101 vs 225). Arcadia leads in median household income ($108,214 vs $57,221).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcadia, CA | Panama City, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1926) | 66.5 (#1538) |
| Population | 54,157 | 35,660 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,395,544 | $286,249 |
| Median Household Income | $108,214 | $57,221 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 17.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+47.4 |
Data coverage note: Panama City is missing data for 1 metric that Arcadia has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
60.7 Score
Arcadia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,395,544
Population
54,157
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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D
66.5 Score
Panama City, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,249
Population
35,660
Crime
High
Median Income
$57,221
Southeast
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