Gulfport, MS vs Springfield, OH
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Gulfport
77.3
#255 nationally
Springfield
74
#653 nationally
Gulfport leads in crime level (5.4 vs 37.6). Springfield leads in walk score (42 vs 23). Springfield leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 22.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gulfport, MS | Springfield, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.3 (#255) | 74 (#653) |
| Population | 72,823 | 58,082 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $205,733 | $190,008 |
| Median Household Income | $43,499 | $45,113 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 37.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.9 | R+29.5 |
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77.3 Score
Gulfport, MS
Mississippi community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$205,733
Population
72,823
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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74 Score
Springfield, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$190,008
Population
58,082
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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