Golden, CO 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.
Golden
67.8
#1379 nationally
Punta Gorda
74
#651 nationally
Golden leads in walk score (42 vs 14). Punta Gorda leads in cost of living index (124 vs 152). Golden leads in median household income ($90,990 vs $75,898).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Golden, CO | Punta Gorda, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1379) | 74 (#651) |
| Population | 20,242 | 20,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $865,982 | $335,133 |
| Median Household Income | $90,990 | $75,898 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | R+34.0 |
D+
67.8 Score
Golden, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$865,982
Population
20,242
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
West
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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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