Ontario, 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.
Ontario
63.8
#1740 nationally
Punta Gorda
74
#651 nationally
Ontario leads in walk score (48 vs 14). Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 7.5). Punta Gorda leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ontario, CA | Punta Gorda, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1740) | 74 (#651) |
| Population | 182,457 | 20,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $671,649 | $335,133 |
| Median Household Income | $78,070 | $75,898 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | R+34.0 |
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63.8 Score
Ontario, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$671,649
Population
182,457
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
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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