Gulf Hills, MS vs Ocean Springs, MS

Gulf Hills is moderately more affordable than Ocean Springs, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Gulf Hills scores 83 compared to 92 for Ocean Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ocean Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gulf Hills is $1,201/month compared to $1,364/month in Ocean Springs — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gulf Hills is more affordable at $191,800 median vs $235,100.

Median household income in Gulf Hills is $66,472 compared to $78,929 in Ocean Springs (-15.8%). While Ocean Springs 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 20.7% in Ocean Springs.

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