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Winter Haven, FL vs Phenix City, AL

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Are people in Phenix City older or younger than people in Winter Haven?
- The Median Age in Phenix City is 5.2 years younger than in Winter Haven.

Are housing costs cheaper in Phenix City or Winter Haven?
- Phenix City housing costs are 40.3% less expensive than Winter Haven housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Phenix City or Winter Haven?
- The average commute for residents of Phenix City is 2.3 minutes shorter 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 Phenix City?
Phenix City, Alabama is found in Russell County offering its citizens access to parks including Phenix City Riverwalk while also having shopping options near Peachtree Mall plus multiple restaurants including Just Friends

 Winter Haven, FLPhenix City, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,216329,725,481
 Median Income$50,842  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$281,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.7%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 Phenix City    2 Reviews

Phenix City Ala--Has got to be the arm pit of the south---Lack of jobs makes it a very dangerous place to live,crime is out of control --drugs are every where and the  More

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I live in Fort Mitchell and the school ratio teacher to student at Fort Mitchell is incorrect. Its more like 25 students per teacher and its growing rapidly as many  More

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