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Lancaster, OH vs Winter Haven, FL

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Highlights
Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Lancaster?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 1.6 years older than in Lancaster.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Lancaster?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 33.0% more expensive than Lancaster housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Lancaster?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 1.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lancaster.

Things to do in Lancaster?
Lancaster, Ohio is located in Fairfield County providing its citizens great recreational activities like Hocking Valley Scenic Railway along with stores like River Valley Mall as well as dining spots near Old Town Hall Bar & Grille.

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.

 Lancaster, OHWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$50,994  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$211,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.97  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lancaster    5 Reviews

We've lived here for 3 years and I've lived in Ohio my entire life. It's probably the best smaller city in the state. A historic town - well maintained and just  More

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God gave us two eyes. He did so people would look INTO His world, not AT tiny screens. Even before iPhones visitors were passing by Lancaster's beauty. They'd  More

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Over 15 years ago

I grew up here..Lived in Lancaster from when i was 5 till i was 19 and left that crap hole. Columbus is 45 minutes away not 20. trust me i drove it alot becuase there is  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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