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Bay City, MI vs Punta Gorda, FL

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Are people in Punta Gorda older or younger than people in Bay City?
- The Median Age in Punta Gorda is 26.2 years older than in Bay City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Punta Gorda or Bay City?
- Punta Gorda housing costs are 319.9% more expensive than Bay City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Punta Gorda or Bay City?
- The average commute for residents of Punta Gorda is 6.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Bay City.

Things to do in Bay City?
Bay City MI rests near Saginaw Valley known mostly for its historic riverfront district packed with shops & restaurants alongside several Victorian style houses giving visitors an authentic glimpse into Michigan’s past.

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.

 Bay City, MIPunta Gorda, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,230329,725,481
 Median Income$41,959  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock65.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$92,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.86  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bay City    7 Reviews

Bay City offers low prices for homes due to lower population (Current lower demand). Years ago, the population was more than 3x as big due to big lumber industry, etc.  More

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But everything else is going to  More

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There are many pros to Bay City, it is incredibly cheap to live in and most everything is very affordable. The problem is that the economy is terrible and there aren't  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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