Polk City, Florida vs. Gulfport, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulfport, Mississippi is 7.8% cheaper than Polk City, Florida.

You would need a salary of $69,165 in Gulfport, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Polk City, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulfport, Mississippi is cheaper than Polk City, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Gulfport
than in Polk City, Florida
Polk City, FL vs. Gulfport, MS
Compared to Polk City, Gulfport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher