Arcadia, CA vs Punta Gorda, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Arcadia
60.7
#1926 nationally
Punta Gorda
74
#651 nationally
Arcadia leads in walk score (54 vs 14). Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 6.3). Punta Gorda leads in cost of living index (124 vs 225).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcadia, CA | Punta Gorda, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1926) | 74 (#651) |
| Population | 54,157 | 20,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,395,544 | $335,133 |
| Median Household Income | $108,214 | $75,898 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+34.0 |
D-
60.7 Score
Arcadia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,395,544
Population
54,157
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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C
74 Score
Punta Gorda, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$335,133
Population
20,227
Crime
Low
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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