Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Gulfport, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulfport, Mississippi is 21.3% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,711 in Gulfport, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulfport, Mississippi is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Gulfport
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Gulfport, MS
Compared to Raleigh, Gulfport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower