Sanford, Maine vs. Gulfport, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulfport, Mississippi is 15.6% cheaper than Sanford, Maine.

You would need a salary of $42,199 in Gulfport, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanford, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulfport, Mississippi is cheaper than Sanford, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Gulfport
than in Sanford, Maine
Sanford, ME vs. Gulfport, MS
Compared to Sanford, Gulfport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower