Ontario, 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.
Ontario
63.8
#1740 nationally
Winter Haven
71.1
#1028 nationally
Ontario leads in walk score (48 vs 25). Winter Haven leads in cost of living index (100 vs 143). Ontario leads in median household income ($78,070 vs $56,425).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ontario, CA | Winter Haven, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1740) | 71.1 (#1028) |
| Population | 182,457 | 57,109 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $671,649 | $274,480 |
| Median Household Income | $78,070 | $56,425 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | R+20.7 |
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63.8 Score
Ontario, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$671,649
Population
182,457
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
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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