Living Cost Compare
Gulfport

Mississippi

$1,030/mo est.

vs
Overland Park

Kansas

$1,410/mo est.

Monthly estimate = 1BR rent + electricity + gas

A one-person monthly baseline (1BR rent plus typical utilities) runs $1,030 in Gulfport, MS versus $1,410 in Overland Park, KS. Overall, Gulfport, MS is roughly 27% cheaper to live in day-to-day than Overland Park, KS, driven mainly by rent.

Median household income is $46,044 in Gulfport, MS and $103,838 in Overland Park, KS — about 56% higher in Overland Park, KS. Mississippi has a top state income tax rate of 4.00% and a 7% state sales tax; Kansas has a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax.

Gulfport, MS
Overland Park, KS

Rent

Studio
$958
$1,270
+33% in Overland Park, KS
1 Bedroom
$849
$1,224
+44% in Overland Park, KS
2 Bedroom
$990
$1,589
+61% in Overland Park, KS
3 Bedroom
$1,171
$1,828
+56% in Overland Park, KS

Buying a Home

Median Home Value
$167,100
$384,400
+130% in Overland Park, KS

Income

Median Household Income
$46,044
$103,838
+126% in Overland Park, KS
Metro Median Wage (annual)
$43,470
$50,820
+17% in Overland Park, KS

People & Lifestyle

Median Age
36.7 yr
38.6 yr
+1.9 yr in Overland Park, KS
Homeownership
53.1%
61.5%
+8.4 pp in Overland Park, KS
Bachelor's+ (25+)
22.3%
62.9%
+40.6 pp in Overland Park, KS
Avg Commute
21.8 min
19.9 min
+1.9 min in Gulfport, MS

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime
623.5
188.4
+70% in Gulfport, MS
Property Crime
3,881.3
1,790.5
+54% in Gulfport, MS

FBI Crime Data Explorer. Offenses per 100,000 residents per year; agency reporting practices vary, so this is approximate.

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature
67.6°F
55.2°F
+12.4°F in Gulfport, MS
Annual Precipitation
64.7 in
40.0 in
+24.6 in in Gulfport, MS

Gas

Regular Gasoline
$3.62/gal
$3.85/gal
+6% in Overland Park, KS

Area: Gulf Coast (PADD 3) vs Midwest (PADD 2).

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)
14.9
15.7
+6% in Overland Park, KS
Natural Gas ($/MCF)
$29.04
$25.12
+13% in Gulfport, MS

Residential, state-level averages (EIA). MCF = 1,000 cubic feet.

Groceries

Milk (gal)
$4.00
$4.31
+8% in Overland Park, KS
Bread (lb)
$1.75
$1.66
+5% in Gulfport, MS
Eggs (doz)
$2.21
$3.63
+64% in Overland Park, KS
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.45
$6.77
+5% in Overland Park, KS
Chicken (lb)
$1.90
$2.10
+10% in Overland Park, KS
Bananas (lb)
$0.62
$0.62
about equal

Average prices — South vs Midwest (BLS). Regional where available, otherwise U.S. average.

State Taxes

Sales Tax (MS / KS)
7%
6.5%
+0.5 pp in MS
Income Tax (top rate)
4.00%
5.58%
+1.6 pp in KS

Gulfport vs Overland Park — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Gulfport or Overland Park?
Gulfport, MS is cheaper. Its monthly baseline of $1,030 (1BR rent + utilities) runs about 27% below Overland Park, KS's $1,410, mainly because of rent.
How much more do you need to earn to live in Gulfport than in Overland Park?
To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $34,000 a year in Gulfport versus $49,000 in Overland Park.
Which has lower taxes, Gulfport or Overland Park?
Gulfport is taxed under Mississippi's rules (a top state income tax rate of 4.00% and a 7% state sales tax); Overland Park under Kansas's (a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax).

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year (rent, income, home value, demographics); NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010 (climate); EIA weekly retail (gas); Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).