Home project costs in Gulfport, MS
Every project we cover, priced for the Gulfport-Biloxi metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Gulfport-Biloxi area is 90.0 against 100 for the US, which puts Gulfport 244th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.2. BLS counts roughly 158,310 jobs here.
In Gulfport, 1 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 37 below. The highest against the national midpoint are attic insulation (+4%), kitchen remodel (−6%) and gutters (−7%); the biggest discounts are concrete driveway (−19%), concrete patio (−16%) and stamped concrete (−15%). The spread comes from which trades each job uses: a labor-heavy job follows local wages, while a materials-heavy job follows the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Gulfport - Biloxi Ap, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 42°F, a July average high of 90°F and 63 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are September through June; for exterior installation, they are September through June.
What local trades earn in Gulfport
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $16.86 | $18.69 | $22.67 | $22.66 | 0.82 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $21.51 | $23.78 | $25.23 | $29.12 | 0.82 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $19.05 | $23.42 | $27.50 | $28.78 | 0.81 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.38 | $30.31 | $30.31 | $30.67 | 0.99 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $17.02 | $18.30 | $23.04 | $27.41 | 0.67 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $28.41 | $30.02 | $30.02 | $30.38 | 0.99 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.65 | n/a |
Concrete & paving in Gulfport
Across these 7 projects, Gulfport averages −14% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at −9% and concrete driveway lowest at −19%.
| Project | Size | Gulfport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Gulfport | 400 sq ft | $2,100 – $4,550 | −13% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Gulfport | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,400 | −19% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Gulfport | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,700 | −9% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Gulfport | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,100 | −11% |
| Paver patio cost in Gulfport | 300 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,700 | −13% |
| Concrete patio cost in Gulfport | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,350 | −16% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Gulfport | 400 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,700 | −15% |
Decks & outdoor in Gulfport
Across these 2 projects, Gulfport averages −11% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −10% and composite deck lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Gulfport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Gulfport | 300 sq ft | $6,800 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Composite deck cost in Gulfport | 300 sq ft | $10,600 – $21,200 | −12% |
Building & additions in Gulfport
The 2 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Gulfport, from −14% (home addition) to −11% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Gulfport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Gulfport | 576 sq ft | $25,700 – $51,600 | −11% |
| Home addition cost in Gulfport | 300 sq ft | $32,800 – $66,600 | −14% |
Doors & windows in Gulfport
Across these 5 projects, Gulfport averages −9% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at −7% and patio door lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Gulfport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Gulfport | 1 door | $650 – $3,450 | −7% |
| Storm door cost in Gulfport | 1 door | $320 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door cost in Gulfport | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement cost in Gulfport | 10 windows | $4,000 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Patio door cost in Gulfport | 1 door | $540 – $5,250 | −13% |
Fencing in Gulfport
Across these 4 projects, Gulfport averages −9% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −7% and chain-link fence lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Gulfport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Gulfport | 150 linear ft | $2,700 – $6,900 | −10% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Gulfport | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,500 | −7% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Gulfport | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,350 | −12% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Gulfport | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,600 | −7% |
Roofing & exterior in Gulfport
Across these 5 projects, Gulfport averages −7% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at +4% and roof replacement lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Gulfport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Gulfport | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,200 – $11,000 | −13% |
| Metal roof cost in Gulfport | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,900 – $29,500 | −10% |
| Gutters cost in Gulfport | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Gulfport | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,550 – $22,700 | −10% |
| Attic insulation cost in Gulfport | 1,000 sq ft | $1,100 – $4,150 | +4% |
Kitchen & bath in Gulfport
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Gulfport, from −14% (kitchen backsplash) to −6% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Gulfport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Gulfport | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,500 | −10% |
| Shower pan cost in Gulfport | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Gulfport | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Gulfport | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,900 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Gulfport | 30 sq ft | $250 – $1,300 | −14% |
Landscaping & drainage in Gulfport
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Gulfport, from −12% (sod installation) to −8% (sprinkler system).
| Project | Size | Gulfport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Gulfport | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,850 | −11% |
| Retaining wall cost in Gulfport | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,100 – $12,100 | −11% |
| Sod installation cost in Gulfport | 1,500 sq ft | $1,300 – $2,900 | −12% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Gulfport | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,700 – $9,250 | −8% |
| Inground pool cost in Gulfport | 450 sq ft | $32,200 – $101,000 | −11% |
Flooring & interior in Gulfport
Across these 3 projects, Gulfport averages −11% against national midpoints. Hardwood flooring is highest at −9% and tile flooring lowest at −14%.
| Project | Size | Gulfport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Gulfport | 500 sq ft | $4,950 – $11,400 | −9% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Gulfport | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,300 | −11% |
| Tile flooring cost in Gulfport | 200 sq ft | $1,850 – $8,900 | −14% |
Gulfport against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Gulfport prices −10% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 2 price higher and 4 lower. Hattiesburg is the lowest at −12% (50 miles) and Pensacola the highest at −9% (110 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MSthis page | 90.0 | 96.2 | −10% | |
| Mobile, AL | 50 miles | 88.1 | 96.4 | −11% |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 50 miles | 87.6 | 96.2 | −12% |
| Slidell, LA | 55 miles | 92.7 | 93.7 | −11% |
| Daphne, AL | 75 miles | 94.7 | 96.4 | −11% |
| New Orleans, LA | 90 miles | 92.6 | 93.7 | −10% |
| Pensacola, FL | 110 miles | 97.7 | 96.2 | −9% |