Gulfport, FL Cost of Living


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Gulfport cost of living score
102.8
More expensive
2.8% higher
than the US average
0.3% lower
than the Florida average
Gulfport, Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 102.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.8% higher than the U.S. average and 0.3% higher than the average for Florida.

Gulfport, FL

Housing costs in Gulfport?
A typical home costs $375,600, which is 11.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.6% more expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Gulfport costs $1,650 per month, which is 15.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 5.5% more than the state average of $1,560.

Can I afford Gulfport?
To live comfortably in Gulfport, Florida, a minimum annual income of $72,000 for a family, and $54,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Gulfport?
Gulfport, FL is an affordable city with a relatively low cost of living compared to other cities in the US. The median home value in Gulfport is $166,100, which is significantly lower than the national average of $184,700. The median household income is an estimated $45,739 per year, and the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment is around $800 per month. Groceries and utilities are also reasonably priced in Gulfport. In general, Gulfport offers its residents a comfortable standard of living while maintaining a reasonable cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGulfportFloridaUnited States
  102.8103.1100.0
  104.7102.8100
  103.7102.3100.0
  101.3101.1100.0
  $375,600$362,400$338,100
  104.6%101.3%100.0%
  97.4112.6100.0
  107.187.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Gulfport is a very small city about 2 miles square. Located on the bay with a strong downtown  More

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Over 16 years ago

Year around you can't beat the weather if you are tired of the cold in the norther states. It can be hot but with a cool Gulf breeze almost always blowing it doesn't  More

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I live in Gulfport FL and I love it. It is one of the friendliest, most laid-back and TOLERANT towns I've eve been in. A wonderul place to live. And the city of St  More

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