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Barrington, IL vs Punta Gorda, FL

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Are people in Punta Gorda older or younger than people in Barrington?
- The Median Age in Punta Gorda is 24.4 years older than in Barrington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Punta Gorda or Barrington?
- Punta Gorda housing costs are 21.5% less expensive than Barrington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Punta Gorda or Barrington?
- The average commute for residents of Punta Gorda is 6.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Barrington.

Things to do in Barrington?
Barrington is a village located in Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois. With a population of more than 10,000 people, it covers an area of 10 square miles with plenty of natural beauty such as rivers and lakes. There is also the historic Catlow Theater which opened in 1926 and still operates today.

Things to do in Punta Gorda?
Punta Gorda, FL is a delightful city southwest of Sarasota boasting several spectacular sights such as Fishermen's Village displaying its unique environment or Laishley Park great for recreational activities; they hold vibrant events like Seafood & Music Festival each March.

 Barrington, ILPunta Gorda, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,230329,725,481
 Median Income$126,250  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock65.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$495,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.13  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Barrington    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Beautiful gated community with lake, golf course with restaurant and tennis courts.   More

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The best thing in Barrington is the Metra Train, which will take you 50 minutes to Chicago Eastbound or you can take the train to historic Woodstock! Otherwise, you  More

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Over 17 years ago

Very Nice if you like the change of  More

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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

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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

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Over 8 years ago

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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