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Buffalo Grove, IL vs Winter Haven, FL

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Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Buffalo Grove?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 0.2 years younger than in Buffalo Grove.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Buffalo Grove?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 16.0% less expensive than Buffalo Grove housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Buffalo Grove?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 5.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Buffalo Grove.

Things to do in Buffalo Grove?
Buffalo Grove, Illinois lies within Cook County giving its citizens access to top rated schools such as Stevenson High School while also having shopping options at Arbor Town Square and numerous restaurants such as Tamarind By Maurya Indian Cuisine

Things to do in Winter Haven?
Winter Haven, Florida lies within Polk county offering tourists plenty of entertainment opportunities around Legoland Florida Resort along with local stores like The Lakeside Village Shopping Center.

 Buffalo Grove, ILWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$121,212  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$334,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.61  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Buffalo Grove    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Numerous forest preserve areas with walking paths and places to play sports (baseball, soccer, football). Close driving distance to Lake Michigan and several  More

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nice town to raise a  More

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Over 17 years ago

No place is perfect however BG is at or near the top especially in schooling and crime prevention. Numerous parks and biking paths. A great place to raise a family safe  More

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Reviews for Winter Haven    9 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I moved here 4 years ago from Sarasota FL., because it seemed quiet, calmer, less expensive, and a reasonable distance back to SRQ, Tampa, and Orlando. What a mistake!  More

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Definitely NOT a fan. My son moved me here without checking the rental home or neighborhood. WOW, we're we in for a surprise. It's total ghetto. I would NEVER  More

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Over 8 years ago

I lived in Bartow, right down the road from WH for many years. This is not a metropolitan area. It is middle class, bedroom community. It will take you less than an hour  More

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