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Olive Branch, MS vs Punta Gorda, FL

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Are people in Punta Gorda older or younger than people in Olive Branch?
- The Median Age in Punta Gorda is 26.8 years older than in Olive Branch.

Are housing costs cheaper in Punta Gorda or Olive Branch?
- Punta Gorda housing costs are 20.8% more expensive than Olive Branch housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Punta Gorda or Olive Branch?
- The average commute for residents of Punta Gorda is 2.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Olive Branch.

Things to do in Olive Branch?
Olive Branch, Mississippi is situated in DeSoto county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from the Snowden House Museum to William Jr Buford Park combined with stores like Southaven Towne Center and local food spots like Five Guys

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.

 Olive Branch, MSPunta Gorda, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,230329,725,481
 Median Income$81,860  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock65.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$321,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.42  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Olive Branch    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Olive Branch used to be the perfect small town with large city access, but the city of Memphis became so bad we've been affected tremendously over the past few years.   More

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We moved to Olive Branch, MS in 2002 and have been very pleased with our choice. Housing is less expensive than in the other Memphis Metro areas and with the tax breaks  More

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Over 18 years ago

city struggling to keep up with  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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