Phoenix, AZ 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.
Phoenix
66.7
#1514 nationally
Winter Haven
71.1
#1028 nationally
Phoenix leads in walk score (41 vs 25). Phoenix leads in median household income ($65,891 vs $56,425). Winter Haven leads in cost of living index (100 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Phoenix, AZ | Winter Haven, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1514) | 71.1 (#1028) |
| Population | 1,650,070 | 57,109 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $408,770 | $274,480 |
| Median Household Income | $65,891 | $56,425 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 25 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 6.5 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+20.7 |
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66.7 Score
Phoenix, AZ
Valley of the Sun with explosive growth
Median Home
$408,770
Population
1,650,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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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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