Punta Gorda, FL vs Waltham, 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
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 14). Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 6.9). Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $75,898).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Punta Gorda, FL | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#651) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 20,227 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,133 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $75,898 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.0 | D+39.5 |
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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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66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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