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Clewiston, FL vs Punta Gorda, FL

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Is it cheaper to live in Punta Gorda or is it cheaper to live in Clewiston?
- Punta Gorda is 9.3% more expensive than Clewiston.

Which city has more affordable housing, Punta Gorda or Clewiston?
- Punta Gorda housing costs are 129.9% more expensive than Clewiston housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Clewiston or is Health Care more affordable in Punta Gorda.
- Health related expenses are 25.5% less in Punta Gorda.
 Clewiston, FLPunta Gorda, FLUnited States
 Overall  Unlock93.7100
 Food & Groceries101.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock95.7100
 Housing46.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$388,800$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock82.1100
 Miscellaneous77.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Clewiston    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I grew up in this small town, and I got out as quickly as possible. It is extremely cliquey, and people are rude. If you're from the "right" family, you'll be fine, but  More

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Over 12 years ago

I will never decide to take the scenic route again to Miami by going through this place. I guess because I was on my way to Miami to represent a client for court the  More

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Over 14 years ago

If something is not done with offenders in Hendry County we will be higher in crime. Offenders need to be punished harshly. We are experiencing a higher population 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 9 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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