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Punta Gorda, FL vs Portage, IN

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Are people in Portage older or younger than people in Punta Gorda?
- The Median Age in Portage is 28.1 years younger than in Punta Gorda.

Are housing costs cheaper in Portage or Punta Gorda?
- Portage housing costs are 37.9% less expensive than Punta Gorda housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Portage or Punta Gorda?
- The average commute for residents of Portage is 0.7 minutes longer 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 Portage?
Portage, Indiana lies within Porter County providing its citizens access to top rated schools such as Fegely Middle School while also having shopping options near Woodland Mall as well as multiple food spots including Mario's Roma Italian Restaurant

 Punta Gorda, FLPortage, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,540329,725,481
 Median Income$68,923  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$388,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%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 Portage    2 Reviews

Just a normal, big town in the Midwest. Decent public schools, sure, pretty safe, indeed and not expensive (yet) to live. On the one hand many normal-sized (mostly old)  More

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Over 19 years ago

Boring but good  More

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