Tampa, Florida vs. Gulfport, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gulfport, Mississippi is 22.3% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $42,748 in Gulfport, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gulfport, Mississippi is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Gulfport
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Gulfport, MS
Compared to Tampa, Gulfport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower