Benton, Maine vs. Gulfport, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulfport, Mississippi is 0.9% more expensive than Benton, Maine.

You would need a salary of $131,139 in Gulfport, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulfport, Mississippi is more expensive than Benton, Maine
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% more expensive in Gulfport
than in Benton, Maine
Benton, ME vs. Gulfport, MS
Compared to Benton, Gulfport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% higher
      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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  22.3% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower