Mobile, AL 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.
Mobile
73.7
#689 nationally
Punta Gorda
74
#651 nationally
Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 20.6). Mobile leads in walk score (32 vs 14). Punta Gorda leads in median household income ($75,898 vs $48,524).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mobile, AL | Punta Gorda, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#689) | 74 (#651) |
| Population | 182,595 | 20,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $199,226 | $335,133 |
| Median Household Income | $48,524 | $75,898 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 20.6 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.4 | R+34.0 |
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73.7 Score
Mobile, AL
Mid-size Alabama city with community character
Median Home
$199,226
Population
182,595
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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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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