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Rome, GA vs Winter Haven, FL

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Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Rome?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 3.3 years older than in Rome.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Rome?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 51.8% more expensive than Rome housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Rome?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 3.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Rome.

Things to do in Rome?
Rome, Georgia is located in Floyd County providing residents entertainment options from exploring the Chieftains Museum to swimming at Ridge Ferry Park combined with shops like Mount Berry Square Mall and job prospects through Redmond Regional Medical Center.

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.

 Rome, GAWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$40,000  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$185,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.57  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Rome    11 Reviews

Outside of the Atlanta area, ROME is one of Georgia's largest cities and is the heart of the ABC TRIANGLE (Atlanta, Birmingham and Chattanooga all easy drives from  More

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I moved to Rome Georgia with my wife almost 30 years ago from New Jersey and raised four children in this wonderful community. It is a beautiful place to  More

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Over 11 years ago

Climate is very comfortable. Some humidity, but overall, it isn't too hot or  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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