Ames, Iowa vs. Gulfport, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulfport, Mississippi is 10.7% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $66,944 in Gulfport, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulfport, Mississippi is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Gulfport
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Gulfport, MS
Compared to Ames, Gulfport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
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  Personal
  1.1% higher
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