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Punta Gorda, FL vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Punta Gorda?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 22.8 years younger than in Punta Gorda.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Punta Gorda?
- Melbourne housing costs are 10.5% less expensive than Punta Gorda housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Punta Gorda?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 4.3 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 Melbourne?
Melbourne, Florida is situated along Florida's Space Coast with easy access to attractions like Brevard Zoo or plenty of beaches.

 Punta Gorda, FLMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$68,923  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$388,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%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 Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't  More

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I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept.   More

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The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  More

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