Greenville, MS vs Gulfport, MS

Greenville is moderately more affordable than Gulfport, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Greenville scores 65 compared to 76 for Gulfport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gulfport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenville is $824/month compared to $1,030/month in Gulfport — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Greenville is more affordable at $100,800 median vs $167,100.

Median household income in Greenville is $36,297 compared to $46,044 in Gulfport (-21.2%). While Gulfport is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenville spend roughly 27.2% of their income on rent, more than the 26.8% in Gulfport.

Climate-wise, Gulfport is notably warmer with an average of 68.3°F compared to 64°F in Greenville. Gulfport receives more rainfall at 62.8" per year compared to 49" in Greenville.