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Punta Gorda, FL vs Madison, AL

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Are people in Madison older or younger than people in Punta Gorda?
- The Median Age in Madison is 26.4 years younger than in Punta Gorda.

Are housing costs cheaper in Madison or Punta Gorda?
- Madison housing costs are 8.4% less expensive than Punta Gorda housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Madison or Punta Gorda?
- The average commute for residents of Madison is 6.5 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 Madison?
Madison, Alabama is a vibrant and growing city with a population of 47,

 Punta Gorda, FLMadison, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock55,551329,725,481
 Median Income$68,923  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$388,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.8%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 Madison    11 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

My wife and I moved from Atlanta, GA area in 2016 when I retired. We have now lived in Huntsville for 4 years and now in Madison for almost 4 years. We were thinking  More

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Low crime. Traffic not too bad even during peak times. Covert classim and racism. A stick with our own mentality. Not very diverse primarily just blacks and whites.  More

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Madison is nice. The schools are excellent, which is why we chose to live here. The job market is good for anyone with an engineering degree or ex military, but for  More

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