Long Beach, 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.
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Punta Gorda
74
#651 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 14). Punta Gorda leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 28.4 min). Punta Gorda leads in cost of living index (124 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Punta Gorda, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 74 (#651) |
| Population | 466,742 | 20,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $335,133 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $75,898 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 14 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.1 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | 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-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
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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