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Winter Haven, FL vs Fitchburg, MA

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Highlights
Are people in Fitchburg older or younger than people in Winter Haven?
- The Median Age in Fitchburg is 3.9 years younger than in Winter Haven.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fitchburg or Winter Haven?
- Fitchburg housing costs are 21.4% more expensive than Winter Haven housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fitchburg or Winter Haven?
- The average commute for residents of Fitchburg is 2.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Winter Haven.

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.

Things to do in Fitchburg?
Fitchburg, Massachusetts sits within Worcester county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Lawrence Swamp Wildlife Management Area to swimming at Merriam-Gillette Pool plus local food spots like La Casita Taqueria & Pupusas Restaurant.

 Winter Haven, FLFitchburg, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,796329,725,481
 Median Income$50,842  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$281,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.12  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Fitchburg    6 Reviews

I've had the privilege to live in many places across the US in several states. Fitchburg is easily the worst place I have lived, by far. To find it, drive west on the  More

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First off, Fitchburg is not a bad place to live. If you want an urban feel with a country setting this is a great place. If you don't like new england winters, bad  More

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First off, Fitchburg is not a bad place to live. If you want an urban feel with a country setting this is a great place. If you don't like new england winters, bad  More

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