Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Gulfport, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulfport, Mississippi is 20.4% cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $39,783 in Gulfport, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulfport, Mississippi is cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Gulfport
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Gulfport, MS
Compared to Gulf Shores, Gulfport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% lower
      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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower