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Shelby township, MI vs Punta Gorda, FL

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Is it cheaper to live in Punta Gorda or is it cheaper to live in Shelby township?
- Punta Gorda is 18.6% more expensive than Shelby township.

Which city has more affordable housing, Punta Gorda or Shelby township?
- Punta Gorda housing costs are 193.2% more expensive than Shelby township housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Shelby township or is Health Care more affordable in Punta Gorda.
- Health related expenses are 18.6% more in Punta Gorda.
 Shelby township, MIPunta Gorda, FLUnited States
 Overall  Unlock93.7100
 Food & Groceries92.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock95.7100
 Housing36.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$388,800$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock82.1100
 Miscellaneous79.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Shelby Township    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

We have the opportunity to enjoy four beautiful seasons. Fall is gorgeous and my favorite time here in  More

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Too much  More

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Over 17 years ago

Shelby Twp, being our residence for the past 14 years has overall been a great place to raise a family. There is great community spirit. The school systems tends to be  More

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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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