| Gainesville, FL | Plano, TX | United States |
Overall | 92.2 | 111.7 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 99.2 | 103.0 | 100 |
Health | 107.6 | 101.0 | 100 |
Housing | 78.7 | 141.4 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $271,700 | $492,900 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 10,540.0% | 10,040.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 81.5 | 88.0 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 104.8 | 102.4 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Gainesville 60 Reviews
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
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
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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I had lived in Plano for over 30 years. It is where I bought my first home as a single woman, where I married, and where I raised my children. I was fortunate enough More
We have lived in Plano for 20 years. It has been consistently rated very highly in surveys of best places to live in the US. Pros are the parks system; which includes More
I've lived here for a while now. It's wonderful here. There's a ton to do, great jobs, great parks, and pretty good school. It's the perfect More
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