Ocean Springs, MS vs Tarpon Springs, FL
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.
Ocean Springs
77
#292 nationally
Tarpon Springs
66.2
#1579 nationally
Ocean Springs leads in crime level (2.4 vs 6.5). Ocean Springs leads in median household income ($72,500 vs $63,836). Ocean Springs leads in cost of living index (96 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ocean Springs, MS | Tarpon Springs, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#292) | 66.2 (#1579) |
| Population | 18,997 | 25,872 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $271,190 | $393,754 |
| Median Household Income | $72,500 | $63,836 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 31.6 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.9 | R+5.2 |
C+
77 Score
Ocean Springs, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,190
Population
18,997
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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66.2 Score
Tarpon Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$393,754
Population
25,872
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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