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Urbandale, IA vs Punta Gorda, FL

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Are people in Punta Gorda older or younger than people in Urbandale?
- The Median Age in Punta Gorda is 27.2 years older than in Urbandale.

Are housing costs cheaper in Punta Gorda or Urbandale?
- Punta Gorda housing costs are 30.7% more expensive than Urbandale housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Punta Gorda or Urbandale?
- The average commute for residents of Punta Gorda is 7.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Urbandale.

Things to do in Urbandale?
Urbandale, Iowa is situated in Polk County offering visitors numerous parks such as Walker Johnston Park combined with plenty of activities from golfing at Waveland Golf Course to shopping at Urbandale Open Air mall.

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.

 Urbandale, IAPunta Gorda, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,230329,725,481
 Median Income$100,589  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock65.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$297,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.22  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Urbandale    1 Reviews

I have lived in Urbandale for 10 years and I love it here. Urbandale is a great suburb to the capital city Des Moines. We are on the city border to Des Moines, Waukee,  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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