Relocation profile · Federal data
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS
LiveAbility 60.7/100 places Gulfport-Biloxi #48 of 387 (top third of scored metros).
- 90.0
- Cost index (US=100)
- $1,140
- 2BR rent / mo
- $58,519
- Median salary
- 60.7
- LiveAbility Score
The verdict
As of June 2026, Gulfport-Biloxi ranks #48 of 387 US metros on the LiveAbility Score (60.7/100), with its strongest marks in safety and schools.
- #48
- of 387 US metros · Excellent
- 2,943,045
- metro-area population
- 143
- violent crimes per 100K (state-level)
- 877
- schools in the state (NCES)
Weakest dimension: job market (17/100). Weigh every dimension against your own priorities, use the City Finder to re-rank by what matters to you.
According to PlainRelocate's LiveAbility composite (BEA, BLS, HUD, FBI, NCES, EPA, NOAA, and FEMA inputs), Gulfport-Biloxi ranks #48 of 387 scored US metros by LiveAbility Score (highest score = #1). Cost-of-living index 90.0 (100 = national average), median 2-bedroom rent $1,140/mo, median salary $58,519; LiveAbility Score 60.7/100, strongest in safety and schools.
Signature: LiveAbility 60.7/100 places Gulfport-Biloxi #48 of 387 (top third of scored metros).
Purchasing power opens up: BEA RPP 90.0 lands in the cheaper third of scored metros (cuts at 91.5 / 97.0). Median 2BR rent $1,140/mo.
LiveAbility 60.7/100 puts Gulfport-Biloxi in the top third (#48 of 387).
BLS OEWS total employment in the Gulfport-Biloxi area is 149,220.
Gulfport-Biloxi vs all US metros by LiveAbility Score
Where this metro's LiveAbility Score falls among every scored US metro (composite placement, not a desirability verdict)
61 Top 13% higher than 87% of 387 US metros
Metros banded by LiveAbility Score (0–100)
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Source PlainRelocate LiveAbility Score · June 2026
Gulfport-Biloxi housing and rent
HUD Fair Market Rents for the Gulfport-Biloxi MSA; housing RPP 67.9 (100 = national average); 2BR $1,140/mo.
Gulfport-Biloxi wages and employment
Gulfport-Biloxi posts 149,220 total employment with median salary $58,519 against a cheaper-than-average RPP.
Top Occupations by Employment
| Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | $28,880 |
| Cashiers | $27,300 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $22,600 |
| Registered Nurses | $78,960 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,820 |
Schools & Education
State-level education data for the Gulfport-Biloxi area from NCES.
Childcare Costs
State-average childcare costs for the Gulfport-Biloxi area (DOL data).
Life Score Breakdown
Gulfport-Biloxi's composite Life Score is 59.8/100 (C-), computed across 7 of 7 dimensions.
LiveAbility Score
View full rankings →Gulfport-Biloxi ranks #48 out of 387 metros with a LiveAbility Score of 60.7/100 - a composite of 8 of 8 quality-of-life dimensions from federal data. Customize the weights to match your priorities →
Gulfport-Biloxi - dimension scores
Percentile vs all US metros (100 = best in the nation for that dimension)
- Safety
Safety
90 /100
- Schools
Schools
87 /100
- Cost of living
Cost of living
75 /100
- Housing
Housing
75 /100
- Low hazard
Low hazard
54 /100
- Climate
Climate
46 /100
- Air quality 33
Air quality
33 /100
- Job market 17
Job market
17 /100
What this shows Gulfport-Biloxi's strongest dimensions are safety and schools; its weakest among scored dims is job market at 17/100. Default weights: cost 18%, jobs & housing 15% each, safety & schools 12%, air & hazard 10%, climate 8%.
Compare Gulfport-Biloxi to
Metros near Gulfport-Biloxi on cost, LiveAbility, or wages
Nearest out-of-state neighbors to Gulfport-Biloxi on BEA RPP, LiveAbility, or BLS median salary, a different lens than the size-ranked list.
Similar cost of living (BEA RPP)
Similar LiveAbility score
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, HUD Fair Market Rents, BLS OES, FBI UCR, NCES, DOL, EPA June 2026
Gulfport-Biloxi cost figures follow BEA Regional Price Parities and HUD Fair Market Rents; Gulfport-Biloxi wages and LiveAbility inputs follow BLS OEWS plus the federal sources listed in methodology. This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Scores are federal-data percentiles, not a move recommendation. How this data is sourced.
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Thinking about Gulfport-Biloxi?
Gulfport-Biloxi runs a $58,519 median salary at a 90.0 cost index, ranking #48 of 387 nationally on LiveAbility.
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