| | Gulfport, MS | Rochester, NY | United States |
| Overall | 82.6 | 88.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 94.4 | 97.8 | 100 |
| Health | 101.9 | 107.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 50.7 | 44.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $172,600 | $130,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,720.0% | 10,320.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 86.6 | 90.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 79.4 | 148.6 | 100 |
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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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Reviews for Rochester 
79 Reviews
Stay out of the rougher patches, and you'll find a pretty solid city. I live within close proximity to it, and the crime from it DOES rub off on us (auto theft), but More
Rochester isn't perfect (I'll detail pros and cons), but it's certainly perfect for me and my husband. We've lived here for 4 years and are getting ready to purchase our More
Rochester is a scenic city with so much to offer in terms of things to do and having 4 seasons, except the summer is more like a long spring!! It's a relatively unknown More
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