Bell, CA vs Punta Gorda, FL
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.
Bell
60.8
#1919 nationally
Punta Gorda
74
#651 nationally
Bell leads in walk score (77 vs 14). Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 16.0). Punta Gorda leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 32.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bell, CA | Punta Gorda, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1919) | 74 (#651) |
| Population | 31,864 | 20,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $695,526 | $335,133 |
| Median Household Income | $56,685 | $75,898 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+34.0 |
D-
60.8 Score
Bell, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$695,526
Population
31,864
Crime
High
Walk Score
77
Pacific
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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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