Gulfport, MS vs Hattiesburg, MS

Gulfport, MS and Hattiesburg, MS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.7% difference in their overall index. Gulfport scores 76 while Hattiesburg scores 74 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 Gulfport is $1,030/month compared to $995/month in Hattiesburg — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hattiesburg is more affordable at $153,600 median vs $167,100.

Median household income in Gulfport is $46,044 compared to $44,140 in Hattiesburg (+4.3%). 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 Gulfport spend roughly 26.8% of their income on rent, less than the 27.1% in Hattiesburg.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (68.3°F vs 66.5°F). Gulfport receives more rainfall at 62.8" per year compared to 58.9" in Hattiesburg.