Punta Gorda, FL vs Soledad, CA

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.

Punta Gorda

74

#651 nationally

vs

Soledad

64.3

#1704 nationally

Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 7.0). Soledad leads in walk score (29 vs 14). Punta Gorda leads in cost of living index (124 vs 143).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Punta Gorda, FL Soledad, CA
WhereAtHome Score 74 (#651) 64.3 (#1704)
Population 20,227 23,947
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $335,133 $646,952
Median Household Income $75,898 $85,040
Average Commute 23.5 min 26 min
Walk Score 14 29
Crime Level 3.1 7.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 124 143
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+34.0 D+29.9