| | Bartow, FL | Palmetto, FL | United States |
| Overall | 91.6 | 104.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 102.2 | 104.7 | 100 |
| Health | 100.9 | 99.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 65.5 | 97.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $245,600 | $385,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,450.0% | 9,510.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 85.0 | 98.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 79.9 | 104.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for Bartow 
4 Reviews
I lived in Bartow for a year and a half before moving to Lakeland. The town seems so oppressed. The housing market is costly–$140,000 is the average price for a brick More
The city council in this town need to get a grip on reality and understand that they work for the people who pay their taxes. The city ordinance that prevents property More
I find the city ordinance that does not allow homeowners to place small signs in their yards stating essentially "god bless the USA" utterly ridiculous. As a proud More
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Reviews for Palmetto 
3 Reviews
Best bet for Florida living is newer bedroom communities. Closer to inland parks for canoe and kayak, but a quick drive to the shore.
There's not a safe city in the More
I am a 40yr old single female who moved to Palmetto about 6 years ago. Since I have been here, I have seen the change in the town. Despite a bad economy, Palmetto More
My husband and I are moving from this area because the schools are more than poor. With almost no after school activites or diverse educational choices. If you child More
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