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

vs

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