Merced, 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.
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Punta Gorda
74
#651 nationally
Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 21.5). Merced leads in walk score (42 vs 14). Punta Gorda leads in median household income ($75,898 vs $59,233).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merced, CA | Punta Gorda, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1702) | 74 (#651) |
| Population | 93,692 | 20,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,570 | $335,133 |
| Median Household Income | $59,233 | $75,898 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 21.5 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+34.0 |
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64.3 Score
Merced, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,570
Population
93,692
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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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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