Punta Gorda, FL vs South El Monte, CA
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
South El Monte
62.5
#1853 nationally
South El Monte leads in walk score (61 vs 14). Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 12.8). Punta Gorda leads in cost of living index (124 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Punta Gorda, FL | South El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#651) | 62.5 (#1853) |
| Population | 20,227 | 19,032 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,133 | $759,990 |
| Median Household Income | $75,898 | $67,724 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.0 | D+32.9 |
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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D-
62.5 Score
South El Monte, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$759,990
Population
19,032
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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