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Long Beach, NY vs Punta Gorda, FL

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Are people in Punta Gorda older or younger than people in Long Beach?
- The Median Age in Punta Gorda is 20.1 years older than in Long Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Punta Gorda or Long Beach?
- Punta Gorda housing costs are 42.3% less expensive than Long Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Punta Gorda or Long Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Punta Gorda is 15.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Long Beach.

Things to do in Long Beach?
Long Beach, NY is located along Long Island’s gorgeous coastline boasting miles of white-sand beaches with exciting activities like jet skiing and stand up paddle boarding plus nearby museums and historic sites.

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.

 Long Beach, NYPunta Gorda, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,230329,725,481
 Median Income$115,525  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock65.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$673,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time41.17  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Long Beach    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Long Beach is one of two cities located on Long Island, New York. It is on a barrier island on the south shore of Long Island.We enjoy this calm fun location while at  More

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I moved here from CA 6 years ago and love it here. It is a barrier island which is a part of Long Island off the Atlantic coast, so it is all beach coastline with a  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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