Plant City, FL vs Worcester, MA
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.
Plant City
69.1
#1256 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 28). Plant City leads in median household income ($62,015 vs $52,891). Plant City leads in cost of living index (103 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plant City, FL | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1256) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 40,571 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $342,537 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $62,015 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | D+10.0 |
D+
69.1 Score
Plant City, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$342,537
Population
40,571
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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D
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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