Gulfport, Mississippi has an overall cost of living index of 98.2, which is 1.8 points below the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,030 per month, while the typical home is valued around $167,100. Households earn a median of $46,044 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$46,044
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,030
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$167,100
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
98.2
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$786
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$923
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,140
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,471
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
98.2
Goods
96.4
Rents / Housing
130.1
Services
84.0
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
State Income Tax
4.70%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
7.00%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $128,170 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $89,760 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $66,170 |
| ⚡Electrician | $61,910 |
| 📊Accountant | $89,670 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
72,533
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.7 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Gulfport?
Gulfport has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 98.2. The US national average is 100, so Gulfport is 1.8 points below the national average.
What is the median rent in Gulfport?
The median gross rent in Gulfport is $1,030 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Gulfport?
The median household income in Gulfport is $46,044 per year.
What is the median home value in Gulfport?
The median home value in Gulfport is $167,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Gulfport?
Air quality data for Gulfport is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Gulfport?
Mississippi has a top state income tax rate of 4.70% and a statewide sales tax of 7.00% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology