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Punta Gorda, FL vs Elk Rapids, MI

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Is it cheaper to live in Elk Rapids or is it cheaper to live in Punta Gorda?
- Elk Rapids is 6.8% less expensive than Punta Gorda.

Which city has more affordable housing, Elk Rapids or Punta Gorda?
- Elk Rapids housing costs are 1.5% less expensive than Punta Gorda housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Punta Gorda or is Health Care more affordable in Elk Rapids.
- Health related expenses are 12.0% less in Elk Rapids.
 Punta Gorda, FLElk Rapids, MIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock87.3100
 Food & Groceries108.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock84.2100
 Housing107.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$431,200$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock85.3100
 Miscellaneous93.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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