Placentia, CA 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.

Placentia

62.2

#1868 nationally

vs

Punta Gorda

74

#651 nationally

Placentia leads in walk score (50 vs 14). Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 9.8). Punta Gorda leads in cost of living index (124 vs 174).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Placentia, CA Punta Gorda, FL
WhereAtHome Score 62.2 (#1868) 74 (#651)
Population 52,192 20,227
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,113,465 $335,133
Median Household Income $106,155 $75,898
Average Commute 30.1 min 23.5 min
Walk Score 50 14
Crime Level 9.8 3.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 174 124
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.6 R+34.0