2024 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Charleston, AR vs Gulfport, MS

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Is it cheaper to live in Gulfport or is it cheaper to live in Charleston?
- Gulfport is 14.1% more expensive than Charleston.

Which city has more affordable housing, Gulfport or Charleston?
- Gulfport housing costs are 30.7% more expensive than Charleston housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Charleston or is Health Care more affordable in Gulfport.
- Health related expenses are 9.8% more in Gulfport.
 Charleston, ARGulfport, MSUnited States
 Overall72.482.6100
 Food & Groceries92.594.4100
 Health92.8101.9100
 Housing38.850.7100
 Median Home Cost$147,200$172,600$338,100
 Utilities9697100
 Transportation81.686.6100
 Miscellaneous68.379.4100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Gulfport    15 Reviews

I am a retiree who moved to Gulfport, MS two years ago and am truly enjoying this charming beach town. The crime rate is relatively low as is the cost of living. Yes,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Here is an updated review in 2020. The last review I’ve seen was in 2011. A lot of things have changed. Specifically speaking about Gulfport, the population has grown.  More

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Apparently this forum is a place where people who can't or won't make their lives successful and happy come to blame the place they are living, which in this case is the  More

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