Garfield, NJ 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.
Garfield
69.8
#1167 nationally
Winter Haven
71.1
#1028 nationally
Garfield leads in walk score (77 vs 25). Winter Haven leads in cost of living index (100 vs 131). Garfield leads in median household income ($72,026 vs $56,425).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garfield, NJ | Winter Haven, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1167) | 71.1 (#1028) |
| Population | 32,456 | 57,109 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $592,866 | $274,480 |
| Median Household Income | $72,026 | $56,425 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+20.7 |
D+
69.8 Score
Garfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$592,866
Population
32,456
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
77
Northeast
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C-
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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