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Homestead, FL vs Lakeland, FL

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- Lakeland has 11.2% less rainy days than Homestead.
- Lakeland has 4.8% less Sunny Days than Homestead.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Lakeland scores 4.7% better than Homestead
 Homestead, FLLakeland, FLUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5338
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock115106
 Sunny252  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low55  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index7.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1942443
Reviews for Homestead    20 Reviews

I've lived in Homestead for about 12 years, and I can't wait to leave. It's a city full of poor people who can't afford to live in Miami by any stretch of the  More

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Over 8 years ago

It stinks with smelty Smokey air most evenings right in the heart of town. ATC’s run rampant. Police do nothing. Code enforcement is a laughable joke in most cases. You  More

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Over 8 years ago

My family has lived in Homestead for 4 years. Whatever you do make sure the area you rent/purchase is not within the limits of City of Homestead. Our electric bill is 4  More

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Reviews for Lakeland    27 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I used to live in Lakeland, It is hot, humid, crowded and getting more crowded, Most of the people are rude and unfriendly. I was born in the area and visit sometimes to  More

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Over 5 years ago

been there a few times i love it and i a m planning to ove this  More

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Over 8 years ago

Perhas if one is from this area, it is different I don't know. It is so dull and seems comfortable being so. There isn't much of a variety of people here, which I   More

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