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Winter Haven, FL vs Hilo, HI

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- Hilo has 179.5% more rainy days than Winter Haven.
- Hilo has 27.7% less Sunny Days than Winter Haven.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Hilo scores 28.4% better than Winter Haven
 Winter Haven, FLHilo, HIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock14338
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock236106
 Sunny242  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low50  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.67
 UV Index6.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock202443
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 Hilo    10 Reviews

If you’re looking at Hilo, then you’re likely being recruited in the medical or education fields. These are where the greatest needs of the community lie, and there are  More

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Over 4 years ago

I enjoyed living in Hawaii County for a number of years, most in Hilo. While Hilo has problems, they are few compared to mainland USA. I never experienced racism by  More

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Over 4 years ago

Too much racism from "native Hawaiians" who aren't actually natives. That keeps me from living in that paradise. I'm this is the "natives" goal.  More

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