Jackson, Mississippi vs. Gulfport, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulfport, Mississippi is 1.5% cheaper than Jackson, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $68,973 in Gulfport, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulfport, Mississippi is cheaper than Jackson, Mississippi
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
16% cheaper in Gulfport
than in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, MS vs. Gulfport, MS
Compared to Jackson, Gulfport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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