Washington, DC 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.
Washington
66.2
#1580 nationally
Winter Haven
71.1
#1028 nationally
Washington leads in walk score (98 vs 25). Winter Haven leads in crime level (6.5 vs 25.4). Winter Haven leads in cost of living index (100 vs 181).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Washington, DC | Winter Haven, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1580) | 71.1 (#1028) |
| Population | 678,972 | 57,109 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $576,796 | $274,480 |
| Median Household Income | $101,722 | $56,425 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 98 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 25.4 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+86.1 | R+20.7 |
D
66.2 Score
Washington, DC
Major District of Columbia city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$576,796
Population
678,972
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
98
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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