Panama City, FL vs Rowlett, TX
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
Rowlett
72.8
#833 nationally
Rowlett leads in crime level (4.2 vs 17.8). Rowlett leads in median household income ($110,954 vs $57,221). Panama City leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Panama City, FL | Rowlett, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.5 (#1538) | 72.8 (#833) |
| Population | 35,660 | 66,813 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,249 | $370,262 |
| Median Household Income | $57,221 | $110,954 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 19 |
| Crime Level | 17.8 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.4 | D+22.2 |
Data coverage note: Panama City is missing data for 1 metric that Rowlett 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-
72.8 Score
Rowlett, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$370,262
Population
66,813
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southwest
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