Cost of Living in Gulf Park Estates, MS

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3%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
0%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Gulf Park Estates Mississippi National
Cost of living9786100
Groceries9797100
Health care9795100
Housing10063100
Transportation9694100
Utilities9798100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9694100
Household Items9496100
Education & Childcare9594100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Gulf Park Estates is 14% higher than the Mississippi average
  • The cost of living in Gulf Park Estates is 3% lower than the national average
  • Gulf Park Estates housing is equal to the national average
  • Mississippi general sales tax is 37% higher than the national average
  • Mississippi state income tax is 93% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$81,059$6,755$1,891$2,432
      Renters$83,766$6,981$1,954$2,513
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Gulf Park Estates is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. Gulf Park Estates has a median income of about $81,059 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $1,891 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $83,766. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $1,954 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      Mississippi Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Mississippi 7% 7.25%

      Mississippi Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Mississippi 5% 5%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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