Punta Gorda, FL vs Wheat Ridge, CO
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
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 13.2). Wheat Ridge leads in walk score (45 vs 14). Punta Gorda leads in cost of living index (124 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Punta Gorda, FL | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#651) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 20,227 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,133 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $75,898 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.0 | D+19.5 |
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
64.5 Score
Wheat Ridge, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,582
Population
31,804
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
West
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