Punta Gorda, FL vs Simpsonville, SC

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.

Punta Gorda

74

#651 nationally

vs

Simpsonville

71.9

#954 nationally

Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 5.9). Simpsonville leads in walk score (21 vs 14). Simpsonville leads in cost of living index (102 vs 124).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Punta Gorda, FL Simpsonville, SC
WhereAtHome Score 74 (#651) 71.9 (#954)
Population 20,227 27,506
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $335,133 $381,823
Median Household Income $75,898 $79,937
Average Commute 23.5 min 22.8 min
Walk Score 14 21
Crime Level 3.1 5.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 124 102
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+34.0 R+22.2