Midland, TX 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.
Midland
74.1
#638 nationally
Panama City
66.5
#1538 nationally
Midland leads in crime level (10.0 vs 17.8). Midland leads in median household income ($90,448 vs $57,221). Panama City leads in cost of living index (101 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Midland, TX | Panama City, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#638) | 66.5 (#1538) |
| Population | 138,397 | 35,660 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $332,692 | $286,249 |
| Median Household Income | $90,448 | $57,221 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 17.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+60.5 | R+47.4 |
Data coverage note: Panama City is missing data for 1 metric that Midland has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
74.1 Score
Midland, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$332,692
Population
138,397
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Southwest
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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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