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Is Gulf Hills, MS expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 28 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8284% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$78,557about $6,546/month · 10% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$203,70039% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,120 a year. That is $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Mississippi cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Mississippi. It is number 63 of 66 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Gulf Hills
$1,828
Senatobia
$942
St. Martin
$1,297
Indianola
$1,204
Booneville
$724
New Albany
$1,024
Diamondhead
$1,653

How much do households earn in Gulf Hills?

Under $25k
11.1%
$25k–50k
22.1%
$50k–100k
40.8%
$100k–150k
17.3%
$150k+
3.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 20.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Gulf Hills

SizeGulf HillsU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,251$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,486$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,631$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Gulf Hills overall?

Everyday prices in Mississippi overall are 13% below the U.S. average (index 87.0, U.S. = 100).

Housing
56
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
78
Other services
96
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Gulf Hills, so the Mississippi figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Gulf Hills

🏛️ Property tax$1,433a year · 0.70% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$179a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Gulf Hills

Commute to work26.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree37%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home71.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Gulf Hills?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $415 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,828
Owning
$1,413

Owning assumes a typical $203,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,370 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Gulf Hills, MS?

Renting in Gulf Hills costs a median of about $1,828 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Mississippi median is $1,187.

How much do I need to make to live in Gulf Hills?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,120 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Gulf Hills cheap or expensive?

Gulf Hills is rated OK: rent takes 27.9% of the typical household income of $78,557. It ranks 63rd cheapest of 66 Mississippi cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Gulf Hills?

The median homeowner in Gulf Hills pays $1,433 a year in property taxes, about 0.70% of the median home value.

Is Gulf Hills more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Mississippi are 13% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Gulf Hills?

The median home value in Gulf Hills is $203,700, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

8,451 people live in Gulf Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.