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Northbrook, IL vs Winter Haven, FL

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Highlights
Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Northbrook?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 8.0 years younger than in Northbrook.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Northbrook?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 49.4% less expensive than Northbrook housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Northbrook?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 5.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Northbrook.

Things to do in Northbrook?
Northbrook IL is situated near the banks of Lake Michigan making it an ideal area for activities like sailing, fishing or swimming while still boasting great amenities with shops like Northbrook Court and Boutiques at Northbrook Place.

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.

 Northbrook, ILWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$143,506  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$555,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.88  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Northbrook    5 Reviews

Northbrook is a great place if: 1.) You're Jewish 2.) You're Russian 3.) You're raising a family Other than that, it's a stuck-up, sleepy, basic midwest suburb.   More

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Over 15 years ago

I grew up in Northbrook and while it's a beautiful community with a nice downtown, parks, train, great quality schools, to say that it's down to earth is a bit of a  More

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Over 15 years ago

I grew up in Northbrook and while it's a beautiful community with a nice downtown, parks, train, great quality schools, to say that it's down to earth is a bit of a  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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