Sarasota, Florida vs. Gulfport, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulfport, Mississippi is 21.7% cheaper than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $78,328 in Gulfport, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulfport, Mississippi is cheaper than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Gulfport
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Gulfport, MS
Compared to Sarasota, Gulfport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower