Aurora, IL 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.
Aurora
73.2
#764 nationally
Punta Gorda
74
#651 nationally
Aurora leads in walk score (40 vs 14). Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 7.3). Punta Gorda leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 28.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, IL | Punta Gorda, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#764) | 74 (#651) |
| Population | 177,563 | 20,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,890 | $335,133 |
| Median Household Income | $85,943 | $75,898 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+34.0 |
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73.2 Score
Aurora, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$326,890
Population
177,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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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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