Ann Arbor, MI vs Punta Gorda, 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.

Ann Arbor

72.9

#803 nationally

vs

Punta Gorda

74

#651 nationally

Ann Arbor leads in walk score (57 vs 14). Ann Arbor leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 23.5 min). Ann Arbor leads in cost of living index (114 vs 124).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Ann Arbor, MI Punta Gorda, FL
WhereAtHome Score 72.9 (#803) 74 (#651)
Population 123,851 20,227
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $536,036 $335,133
Median Household Income $73,018 $75,898
Average Commute 20.8 min 23.5 min
Walk Score 57 14
Crime Level Low 3.1
School Rating 8.9 N/A
Cost of Living Index 114 124
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+44.4 R+34.0