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Gainesville, FL vs Columbia, SC

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Highlights
- Columbia has 9.4% less rainy days than Gainesville.
- Columbia has 3.1% less Sunny Days than Gainesville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Columbia scores 1.4% better than Gainesville
 Gainesville, FLColumbia, SCUnited States
 Rainfall504638
 Snowfall0128
 Precipitation113108106
 Sunny224217205
 Avg. July High929486
 Avg. Jan. Low413522
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.17.27
 UV Index5.74.94.3
 Elevation1773022443
Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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Reviews for Columbia    50 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I love living in Columbia! I recently graduated from USC and plan to stay. I read the reviews posted here and it shows that like many cities, your experience will depend  More

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Loved living in Columbia, SC prior to my job transfer. It's the perfect size - plenty to do, but still a laid back place. People are extremely friendly, there are  More

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Columbia is such a unique and underrated place. It has a lot of character and history, and good nature trails. Everything feels accessible (by car) and you can get from  More

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