Cost of Living in Punta Gorda, FL
Punta Gorda, FL — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
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What would you need to earn in Punta Gorda, FL to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Prices in Punta Gorda, FL vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.5 | +0.5% |
| Housing | 113.3 | +13.3% |
| Goods | 96.2 | −3.8% |
| Utilities | 87.3 | −12.7% |
| Other services | 98.9 | −1.1% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Punta Gorda, FL
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,159 | $46,360/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,167 | $46,680/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,470 | $58,800/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,041 | $81,640/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,326 | $93,040/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Punta Gorda, FL
- Federal income tax$3,280
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,821
- Medicare (1.45%)$660
- Florida income tax$0
- Take-home pay$38,739
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Highest-paying jobs in Punta Gorda, FL
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Punta Gorda, FL expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Punta Gorda, FL metro area are 100.5% of the U.S. average, with housing at 113.3%. It is the #78 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Punta Gorda, FL?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $60,315 in Punta Gorda, FL (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $45,500.
How much is rent in Punta Gorda, FL?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Punta Gorda, FL are $1,159 for a studio, $1,167 for one bedroom, $1,470 for two bedrooms and $2,041 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Punta Gorda, FL
Management Occupations
- General and Operations Manager — $89,820
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $80,410
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Medical Assistant — $44,830
- Nursing Assistant — $36,700
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $34,500
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $45,710
- Cooks, Restaurant — $36,730
- Waiter and Waitress — $36,360
- Food Preparation Worker — $36,310
- Bartender — $35,690
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $29,100
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $36,750
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $35,530
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $54,000
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $48,140
- Retail Salesperson — $34,290
- Cashier — $30,770
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $62,290
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $47,860
- Office Clerks, General — $44,720
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $43,670
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $39,990
- Customer Service Representative — $38,630
- Receptionist and Information Clerk — $37,130
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $65,880
- Construction Laborer — $45,520
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $46,190
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $44,430
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $46,780
- Stocker and Order Filler — $38,970
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $38,300