| | Punta Gorda, FL | Lakeland, FL | United States |
| Overall | 93.7 | 91.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 108.1 | 102.7 | 100 |
| Health | 95.7 | 100.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 107.6 | 75.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $388,800 | $282,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,720.0% | 9,800.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 82.1 | 84.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 93.1 | 80.1 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Punta Gorda 
15 Reviews
When we were visiting different cities in Florida, we quickly realised that Punta Gorda is the friendliest gulf coast town in south Florida BY FAR! My wife and I bought More
I haven't lived in Punta Gorda, so I'm not sure about every nook and cranny of the place, however I did visit for about a month during the winter and about another 2 More
We have lived here for six years and enjoy it very much. One gets used to the summers but they are uncomfortable. The fishing is pretty good - used to be much better. More
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Reviews for Lakeland 
27 Reviews
I used to live in Lakeland, It is hot, humid, crowded and getting more crowded, Most of the people are rude and unfriendly. I was born in the area and visit sometimes to More
been there a few times i love it and i a m planning to ove this More
Perhas if one is from this area, it is different I don't know. It is so dull and seems comfortable being so. There isn't much of a variety of people here, which I More
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