Gulf Hills, MS vs Long Beach, MS

Gulf Hills, MS and Long Beach, MS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.6% difference in their overall index. Gulf Hills scores 83 while Long Beach scores 85 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Gulf Hills is $1,201/month compared to $1,209/month in Long Beach — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gulf Hills is more affordable at $191,800 median vs $205,300.

Median household income in Gulf Hills is $66,472 compared to $71,121 in Long Beach (-6.5%). While Long Beach is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gulf Hills spend roughly 21.7% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Long Beach.

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