Columbia, South Carolina vs. Gulfport, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulfport, Mississippi is 4.6% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $47,692 in Gulfport, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulfport, Mississippi is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Gulfport
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Gulfport, MS
Compared to Columbia, Gulfport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower