2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Christiansburg, VA vs Winter Haven, FL

Change Cities
Highlights
Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Christiansburg?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 3.1 years older than in Christiansburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Christiansburg?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 8.6% more expensive than Christiansburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Christiansburg?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 3.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Christiansburg.

Things to do in Christiansburg?
Christiansburg, VA sits in western Montgomery County with easy access to downtown Roanoke. The town offers gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains as well as an array of cultural events like local festivals at Virginia Tech or music concerts at Lyric Theatre downtown.

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.

 Christiansburg, VAWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$63,934  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$259,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.78  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Christiansburg    4 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I am a 30 year resident of Christiansburg. The cost of living is low here overall. Crime rate is low, weather is moderate with four true seasons. Blacksburg costs more  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

Virginia Tech is 7 miles down the road and a great place to educate and join the Hokie  More

   |    Reply

I have lived in Christiansburg for two years. I have found it to be a very nice place to live. Many community activities, low crime, nice neighborhoods. A very community  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Christiansburg

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Winter Haven


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.