Fullerton, 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.

Fullerton

60.7

#1927 nationally

vs

Punta Gorda

74

#651 nationally

Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 12.5). Fullerton leads in walk score (54 vs 14). Punta Gorda leads in cost of living index (124 vs 175).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Fullerton, CA Punta Gorda, FL
WhereAtHome Score 60.7 (#1927) 74 (#651)
Population 139,250 20,227
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,052,226 $335,133
Median Household Income $99,279 $75,898
Average Commute 30 min 23.5 min
Walk Score 54 14
Crime Level 12.5 3.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 175 124
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.6 R+34.0