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St. Charles, IL vs Punta Gorda, FL

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Are people in Punta Gorda older or younger than people in St. Charles?
- The Median Age in Punta Gorda is 23.0 years older than in St. Charles.

Are housing costs cheaper in Punta Gorda or St. Charles?
- Punta Gorda housing costs are 2.1% more expensive than St. Charles housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Punta Gorda or St. Charles?
- The average commute for residents of Punta Gorda is 5.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of St. Charles.

Things to do in St. Charles?
St. Charles IL is situated northwest Chicago and has plenty to offer like Fox River running through the city center offering kayaking & fishing opportunities as well as vintage districts perfect for browsing thrift stores and eating out in quaint cafes.

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.

 St. Charles, ILPunta Gorda, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,230329,725,481
 Median Income$106,069  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock65.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$380,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.08  Unlock26.38
Reviews for St. Charles    6 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

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Moving to Saint Charles from Kansas City was quite to sticker shock from a cost of living standpoint. I did do my homework and knew this would be the case, but it  More

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Over 16 years ago

St. Charles, Illinois is a small, trendy river town. It hosts amenities that appeal to everyone. Biking, running, walking, hiking, camping, horseback riding, kayaking,  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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