Pelham, 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.
Pelham
73.9
#665 nationally
Punta Gorda
74
#651 nationally
Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 4.5). Pelham leads in median household income ($94,108 vs $75,898). Pelham leads in cost of living index (101 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pelham, AL | Punta Gorda, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#665) | 74 (#651) |
| Population | 25,121 | 20,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $328,477 | $335,133 |
| Median Household Income | $94,108 | $75,898 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.8 | R+34.0 |
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73.9 Score
Pelham, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$328,477
Population
25,121
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
13
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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