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Punta Gorda, FL vs Brandon, MS

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Are people in Brandon older or younger than people in Punta Gorda?
- The Median Age in Brandon is 23.5 years younger than in Punta Gorda.

Are housing costs cheaper in Brandon or Punta Gorda?
- Brandon housing costs are 36.6% less expensive than Punta Gorda housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Brandon or Punta Gorda?
- The average commute for residents of Brandon is 0.1 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 Brandon?
Brandon, MS is a city located in Rankin County. With a population of just under 25,000 people and an area of more than 50 square miles, it is one of the largest cities in Mississippi. There are many attractions in the area including historic sites, nature trails, festivals and concerts.

 Punta Gorda, FLBrandon, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock24,887329,725,481
 Median Income$68,923  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$388,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.1%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 Brandon    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I have lived in many areas of the country - Portland, Oregon, Scottsdale, Arizona, Memphis, Tennessee, Las Vegas, Nevada. Although Mississippi does not have exposure to  More

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We moved to Brandon 6 years ago. The people here are rude, will run you off the road, and will not let you into traffic no matter what. The High School allows the kids  More

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I moved here 10 years ago and it was the worse mistake in my life. People here are rude and hate outsiders. Common sense is not the norm here but the exception. They all  More

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