Gulf Park Estates, MS vs Long Beach, MS

Long Beach is moderately more affordable than Gulf Park Estates, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Gulf Park Estates scores 89 compared to 85 for Long Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gulf Park Estates can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gulf Park Estates is $1,389/month compared to $1,209/month in Long Beach — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Long Beach has cheaper rent, Gulf Park Estates actually has lower median home values ($196,800 vs $205,300).

Median household income in Gulf Park Estates is $62,100 compared to $71,121 in Long Beach (-12.7%). Long Beach offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Gulf Park Estates spend roughly 26.8% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Long Beach.

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