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South Padre Island, TX vs Gulfport, MS

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Is it cheaper to live in Gulfport or is it cheaper to live in South Padre Island?
- Gulfport is 10.3% more expensive than South Padre Island.

Which city has more affordable housing, Gulfport or South Padre Island?
- Gulfport housing costs are 51.4% less expensive than South Padre Island housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in South Padre Island or is Health Care more affordable in Gulfport.
- Health related expenses are 1.9% more in Gulfport.
 South Padre Island, TXGulfport, MSUnited States
 Overall  Unlock82.6100
 Food & Groceries98.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.9100
 Housing104.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$172,600$338,100
 Utilities86  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock86.6100
 Miscellaneous70.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for South Padre Island    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Winter is very mild and wonderful. Lots of wind year round. Summers are hot in the low 90's but  More

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Over 17 years ago

is th crime as bad as i hear thatit  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

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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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