Winter Haven, 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.
Winter Haven
71.1
#1028 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 25). Winter Haven leads in cost of living index (100 vs 108). Winter Haven leads in median household income ($56,425 vs $52,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Winter Haven, FL | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1028) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 57,109 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,480 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $56,425 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | D+10.0 |
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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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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