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Waco, TX vs Haines City, FL

#105 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)

#157 Best Green Cities

#227 2005 Best Places to Live

#25 Drought-Riskiest Cities

#81 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)

#84 America's Migraine Hot Spots

#98 Most Comfortable Summer Cities

#126 2005 Best Places to Live

#337 Best Green Cities

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

I agree with the previous review, except the part about the dangerous criters.I think it is all about how you handle living in the South.The heat and humidity is a FACT.  More

I've lived in Haines City for over 15 yrs. I like its low crime rate and beautifull landscape of oak trees and lakes; its fauna is equally gorgeous. But I hate its  More