Panama City, FL vs Roanoke, VA
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
Roanoke
69.5
#1203 nationally
Panama City leads in median household income ($57,221 vs $51,523). Roanoke leads in cost of living index (95 vs 101). Roanoke leads in crime level (17.0 vs 17.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Panama City, FL | Roanoke, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.5 (#1538) | 69.5 (#1203) |
| Population | 35,660 | 97,171 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,249 | $283,969 |
| Median Household Income | $57,221 | $51,523 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 39 |
| Crime Level | 17.8 | 17.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.4 | D+23.6 |
Data coverage note: Panama City is missing data for 1 metric that Roanoke 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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D+
69.5 Score
Roanoke, VA
Virginia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$283,969
Population
97,171
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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