2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Gulfport, MS vs Jacksonville, AL

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Is it cheaper to live in Jacksonville or is it cheaper to live in Gulfport?
- Jacksonville is 4.5% less expensive than Gulfport.

Which city has more affordable housing, Jacksonville or Gulfport?
- Jacksonville housing costs are 3.7% more expensive than Gulfport housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Gulfport or is Health Care more affordable in Jacksonville.
- Health related expenses are 14.8% more in Jacksonville.
 Gulfport, MSJacksonville, ALUnited States
 Overall  Unlock78.9100
 Food & Groceries94.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock117.0100
 Housing50.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$184,400$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock79.9100
 Miscellaneous79.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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

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Over 5 years ago

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

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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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Reviews for Jacksonville    2 Reviews

There are around 60 Landlords in this area with varying numbers of apt. units. The list can be obtained from the City of Jacksonville's website. There are a few other  More

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Over 20 years ago

If you like a place that is REALLY quiet and very affordable, this is it. Things that this college town does not offer, that I miss: coffee shops, bakeries/deli's and  More

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