High Point, NC 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.
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
Panama City
66.5
#1538 nationally
High Point leads in crime level (12.5 vs 17.8). High Point leads in cost of living index (95 vs 101). High Point leads in median household income ($58,582 vs $57,221).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Panama City, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 66.5 (#1538) |
| Population | 116,926 | 35,660 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $286,249 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $57,221 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 17.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | R+47.4 |
Data coverage note: Panama City is missing data for 1 metric that High Point has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.9 Score
High Point, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$251,120
Population
116,926
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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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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