Winter Haven, FL Cost of Living


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Winter Haven cost of living score
91.6
Less expensive
8.4% lower
than the US average
11.2% lower
than the Florida average
Winter Haven, Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.4% lower than the U.S. average and 11.2% lower than the average for Florida.

Winter Haven, FL

Housing costs in Winter Haven?
A typical home costs $281,200, which is 16.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.4% less expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Winter Haven costs $1,110 per month, which is 22.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 40.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,560.

Can I afford Winter Haven?
To live comfortably in Winter Haven, Florida, a minimum annual income of $54,000 for a family, and $36,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Winter Haven?
Winter Haven, FL is an affordable place to live, with a cost of living index that is well below the national average. Rent and transportation costs are especially low, making it easier for people to make ends meet. The median home price in Winter Haven is just over $157,000, much lower than most other parts of the country. Groceries, utilities, and healthcare are all similarly priced at slightly lower rates than other places. All in all, Winter Haven is an affordable and attractive place to live that provides residents with a good quality of life for a reasonable cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWinter HavenFloridaUnited States
  91.6103.1100.0
  102.6102.8100
  100.9102.3100.0
  72.0101.1100.0
  $281,200$362,400$338,100
  102.2%101.3%100.0%
  91.0112.6100.0
  79.987.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 1 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 7 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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