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Wheeling, IL vs Winter Haven, FL

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Are people in Winter Haven older or younger than people in Wheeling?
- The Median Age in Winter Haven is 1.9 years older than in Wheeling.

Are housing costs cheaper in Winter Haven or Wheeling?
- Winter Haven housing costs are 16.9% more expensive than Wheeling housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Winter Haven or Wheeling?
- The average commute for residents of Winter Haven is 0.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Wheeling.

Things to do in Wheeling?
Wheeling, Illinois is situated in Cook County providing tourists leisure areas such as Wheeling Park District plus employment opportunities at Northwest Community Hospital along with entertainment opportunities at Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack

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.

 Wheeling, ILWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,707329,725,481
 Median Income$74,331  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$240,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.68  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Wheeling    2 Reviews

Wheeling is a huge industrial area with a lot of job opportunities in a close community with great schools-which is why the real estate is pricy, yet still easy to find  More

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I have lived in Wheeling for a year now. I didn't have the chance to check it out before I moved there.(long story). It is very diverse and if you are an American  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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