Punta Gorda, FL vs Taunton, MA
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
Taunton
62.9
#1819 nationally
Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 12.3). Taunton leads in walk score (30 vs 14). Punta Gorda leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 29 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Punta Gorda, FL | Taunton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#651) | 62.9 (#1819) |
| Population | 20,227 | 60,412 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,133 | $525,825 |
| Median Household Income | $75,898 | $72,782 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 12.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.0 | D+1.3 |
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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-
62.9 Score
Taunton, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$525,825
Population
60,412
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
30
Northeast
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