Portland, ME 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.
Portland
72.9
#814 nationally
Punta Gorda
74
#651 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (65 vs 14). Portland leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 23.5 min). Punta Gorda leads in median household income ($75,898 vs $71,853).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portland, ME | Punta Gorda, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#814) | 74 (#651) |
| Population | 68,408 | 20,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $566,902 | $335,133 |
| Median Household Income | $71,853 | $75,898 |
| Average Commute | 21.2 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 14 |
| Crime Level | Low | 3.1 |
| School Rating | 7.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+36.3 | R+34.0 |
C-
72.9 Score
Portland, ME
Foodie paradise on the coast
Median Home
$566,902
Population
68,408
Crime
Low
Schools
B+
Northeast
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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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