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Cartersville, GA vs Winter Haven, FL

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Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Cartersville?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 4.8 years older than in Cartersville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Cartersville?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 6.0% less expensive than Cartersville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Cartersville?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 0.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Cartersville.

Things to do in Cartersville?
Cartersville, GA sits between Atlanta and Chattanooga at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Nicknamed The Lake City because of its proximity to Allatoona Lake, Cartersville boasts natural beauty as well as historical sites such as several Civil War-era fortifications.

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.

 Cartersville, GAWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$62,510  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$299,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.82  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Cartersville    4 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

The one important thing i didn't know when moving to Cartersville 11 years ago is the coal plant on the west side of town. The town smells of sulfur and chemicals. Only  More

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Over 13 years ago

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Over 14 years ago

My city is small, friendly and cheap. There is a lot to do here. There is the new Tellus museum, local art and cultural museums. You're not too far from Tennessee,  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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