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Salisbury, MD vs Winter Haven, FL

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Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Salisbury?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 10.9 years older than in Salisbury.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Salisbury?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 27.0% more expensive than Salisbury housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Salisbury?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 4.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Salisbury.

Things to do in Salisbury?
Salisbury MA rests just south from Cambridge known for its rich Revolutionary War history sites as well as modern amenities like Salisbury Beach State Reservation ideal for sunbathing or surfing!

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.

 Salisbury, MDWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$48,310  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$221,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.07  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Salisbury    11 Reviews

Elijah · 
Over 5 years ago

I left Salisbury 5 years ago, but a year ago I had some business nearby, so I decides to visit Salisbury, MD for nostalgia’s sake, it was a big mistake. I’ll admit there  More

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Over 6 years ago

I lived in Salisbury for 10 years before leaving and It’s funny that people keep telling me that Salisbury has very little crime, and that it having high crime is made  More

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I am tired of hearing about salisbury having a "high violent crime rate" in these national reviews. It is inaccurate and damaging to property and business owners here.  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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