The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Weighers: Gulfport vs Naples

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Best Value

Gulfport, MS

$39,384/yr

Take-home$2,396/mo
Disposable$634/mo
Lifestyle5/10 ยท Tight

Naples, FL

$52,823/yr

Take-home$3,213/mo
Disposable$52/mo
Lifestyle3/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Gulfport, MS

Gulfport offers $582 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.

Full Breakdown

Gulfport

Naples

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$39,384

$52,823

$13,439

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$2,396

$3,213

$817

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

68

122

-54 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$1,762

$3,161

$1,399

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,013

$1,818

$805

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$634

$52

+$582

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.36ร—

1.02ร—

+0.34ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

5/10 (Tight)

3/10 (Tight)

+2

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.