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Punta Gorda, FL vs Bay City, MI

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Bay City or Punta Gorda?
- Bay City housing costs are 76.2% less expensive than Punta Gorda housing costs.

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

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.

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.

 Punta Gorda, FLBay City, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,824329,725,481
 Median Income$68,923  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$388,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.97  Unlock26.38
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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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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