| | Palmetto, FL | Winter Haven, FL | United States |
| Overall | 104.6 | 91.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 104.7 | 102.6 | 100 |
| Health | 99.6 | 100.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 97.1 | 72.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $385,200 | $281,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,510.0% | 10,220.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 98.7 | 91.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 104.7 | 79.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Palmetto 
3 Reviews
Best bet for Florida living is newer bedroom communities. Closer to inland parks for canoe and kayak, but a quick drive to the shore.
There's not a safe city in the More
I am a 40yr old single female who moved to Palmetto about 6 years ago. Since I have been here, I have seen the change in the town. Despite a bad economy, Palmetto More
My husband and I are moving from this area because the schools are more than poor. With almost no after school activites or diverse educational choices. If you child More
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Reviews for Winter Haven 
9 Reviews
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
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
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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