| | Gulf Shores, AL | Gulfport, MS | United States |
| Overall | 94.5 | 82.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.0 | 94.4 | 100 |
| Health | 115.5 | 101.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 116.2 | 50.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $439,200 | $172,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,840.0% | 9,720.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 76.9 | 86.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 84.4 | 79.4 | 100 |
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Reviews for Gulf Shores 
6 Reviews
Owned a place there for 20 years and spend a few weeks each season there. Heading back in a few weeks! Lows: Spotty internet for work. Saturday traffic. Hurricanes. More
I know that there are a few people out there that would just as soon throw rotten tomatoes at me for saying what I’m about to say, but I hate, hate, HATE living in Gulf More
Gulf Shores offers many sunny days, compared to the rest of Baldwin County. More
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Reviews for Gulfport 15 Reviews
I am a retiree who moved to Gulfport, MS two years ago and am truly enjoying this charming beach town. The crime rate is relatively low as is the cost of living. Yes, More
Here is an updated review in 2020. The last review I’ve seen was in 2011. A lot of things have changed. Specifically speaking about Gulfport, the population has grown. More
Apparently this forum is a place where people who can't or won't make their lives successful and happy come to blame the place they are living, which in this case is the More
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