Carson, CA vs Winter Haven, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Carson
63.8
#1737 nationally
Winter Haven
71.1
#1028 nationally
Carson leads in walk score (55 vs 25). Carson leads in median household income ($103,045 vs $56,425). Winter Haven leads in crime level (6.5 vs 11.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carson, CA | Winter Haven, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1737) | 71.1 (#1028) |
| Population | 91,139 | 57,109 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $796,912 | $274,480 |
| Median Household Income | $103,045 | $56,425 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+20.7 |
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63.8 Score
Carson, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$796,912
Population
91,139
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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71.1 Score
Winter Haven, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$274,480
Population
57,109
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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