Cost of Living in Gulfport, MS
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
Price level
90.0
U.S. average = 100 · #290 of 387
Median wage
$43,470
all jobs · $3,008/mo take-home
1-bedroom rent
$925
HUD fair market rent
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What would you need to earn in Gulfport, MS to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Salary needed to keep your lifestyle
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Prices in Gulfport, MS vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 90.0 | −10.0% |
| Housing | 67.9 | −32.1% |
| Goods | 96.2 | −3.8% |
| Utilities | 76.3 | −23.7% |
| Other services | 96.1 | −3.9% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Gulfport, MS
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $833 | $33,320/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $925 | $37,000/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,107 | $44,280/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,449 | $57,960/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,656 | $66,240/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Gulfport, MS
Your take-home pay
$36,101
per year · effective tax rate 17.0%
$3,008Monthly
$1,504Twice a month
$1,389Every 2 weeks
$17.36Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,036
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,695
- Medicare (1.45%)$630
- Mississippi income tax$1,007
- Take-home pay$36,101
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 4.00% state
Highest-paying jobs in Gulfport, MS
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gulfport, MS expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area are 90.0% of the U.S. average, with housing at 67.9%. It is the #290 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Gulfport, MS?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $54,004 in Gulfport, MS (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $43,470.
How much is rent in Gulfport, MS?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Gulfport, MS are $833 for a studio, $925 for one bedroom, $1,107 for two bedrooms and $1,449 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Gulfport, MS
Management Occupations
- Financial Manager — $115,320
- General and Operations Manager — $107,480
- Medical and Health Services Manager — $102,950
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Management Analyst — $88,710
- Project Management Specialist — $84,200
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent — $78,770
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $76,550
- Accountant and Auditor — $76,380
- Human Resources Specialist — $68,810
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- Computer Occupations, All Other — $100,900
- Computer User Support Specialist — $56,290
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $57,240
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $50,820
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $50,160
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $26,760
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Pharmacist — $137,940
- Nurse Practitioner — $128,150
- Registered Nurse — $78,960
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $56,430
- Pharmacy Technician — $39,820
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Dental Assistant — $45,020
- Medical Assistant — $35,590
- Nursing Assistant — $31,520
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $26,020
Protective Service Occupations
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $48,050
- Firefighter — $41,760
- Security Guard — $30,980
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $38,760
- Cooks, Restaurant — $30,590
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria — $29,080
- Bartender — $26,660
- Dishwasher — $26,470
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — $25,060
- Food Preparation Worker — $24,370
- Cooks, Fast Food — $23,410
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $22,820
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper — $22,700
- Waiter and Waitress — $22,600
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $31,200
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $29,700
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $27,720
Personal Care and Service Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Gambling Services Workers — $57,810
- Gambling Dealer — $29,140
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant — $23,460
- Childcare Worker — $22,290
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $57,150
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $48,520
- Insurance Sales Agent — $47,040
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $45,830
- Retail Salesperson — $28,880
- Cashier — $27,300
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $58,390
- Postal Service Mail Carrier — $57,700
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $40,530
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $39,860
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $38,100
- Teller — $37,890
- Customer Service Representative — $37,540
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $37,440
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks — $37,140
- Office Clerks, General — $36,710
- Receptionist and Information Clerk — $32,220
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks — $27,730
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $75,850
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — $63,040
- Sheet Metal Worker — $62,650
- Electrician — $62,440
- Carpenter — $49,470
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator — $48,700
- Construction Laborer — $38,880
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $69,720
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $46,240
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $39,120
Production Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $81,260
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $63,520
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — $63,440
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — $63,180
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $39,160
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — $56,420
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $45,990
- Light Truck Driver — $37,960
- Bus Drivers, School — $37,130
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $35,160
- Stocker and Order Filler — $31,780
- Cleaner of Vehicles and Equipment — $28,350