Florence, Alabama vs. Gulfport, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulfport, Mississippi is 1.5% more expensive than Florence, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $35,529 in Gulfport, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulfport, Mississippi is more expensive than Florence, Alabama
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
12% more expensive in Gulfport
than in Florence, Alabama
Florence, AL vs. Gulfport, MS
Compared to Florence, Gulfport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% higher
      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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower