Gautier, MS vs Gulf Hills, MS

Gautier is moderately more affordable than Gulf Hills, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Gautier scores 77 compared to 83 for Gulf Hills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gulf Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gautier is $1,077/month compared to $1,201/month in Gulf Hills — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gautier is more affordable at $162,700 median vs $191,800.

Median household income in Gautier is $62,480 compared to $66,472 in Gulf Hills (-6%). The higher salaries in Gulf Hills partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Gautier spend roughly 20.7% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Gulf Hills.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67.8°F vs 68.3°F). Gulf Hills receives more rainfall at 62.8" per year compared to 61.7" in Gautier.