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Long Branch, NJ vs Winter Haven, FL

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Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Long Branch?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 3.6 years older than in Long Branch.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Long Branch?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 56.2% less expensive than Long Branch housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Long Branch?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 5.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Long Branch.

Things to do in Long Branch?
Long Branch, NJ sits at Monmouth Beach’s northernmost edge featuring 3 miles long boardwalk which houses shops & eateries perfect for soaking up some sunshine while still offering plenty recreation activities such as beach volleyball courts dotting its shorelines alongside adventure events like parasailing up ahead!

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.

 Long Branch, NJWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$65,369  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$641,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.4  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Long Branch    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

I Live at the Jersey Shore and it is really like a year round vacation. Great beaches,mountians and sking. But the cost of living here has gone sky  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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