Panama City, FL vs Pine Bluff, AR
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.
Panama City
66.5
#1538 nationally
Pine Bluff
77.3
#259 nationally
Panama City leads in crime level (17.8 vs 43.3). Panama City leads in median household income ($57,221 vs $39,411). Pine Bluff leads in cost of living index (82 vs 101).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Panama City, FL | Pine Bluff, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.5 (#1538) | 77.3 (#259) |
| Population | 35,660 | 39,123 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,249 | $73,267 |
| Median Household Income | $57,221 | $39,411 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 26 |
| Crime Level | 17.8 | 43.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.4 | D+20.1 |
Data coverage note: Panama City is missing data for 1 metric that Pine Bluff has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C+
77.3 Score
Pine Bluff, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$73,267
Population
39,123
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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