Gulfport, MS vs Jackson, MS

Jackson is moderately more affordable than Gulfport, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Gulfport scores 76 compared to 71 for Jackson, 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 Gulfport is $1,030/month compared to $1,018/month in Jackson — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jackson is more affordable at $108,200 median vs $167,100.

Median household income in Gulfport is $46,044 compared to $43,238 in Jackson (+6.5%). The higher salaries in Gulfport partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Gulfport spend roughly 26.8% of their income on rent, less than the 28.3% in Jackson.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (68.3°F vs 66°F). Gulfport receives more rainfall at 62.8" per year compared to 51.3" in Jackson.