| | Gainesville, GA | Denver, CO | United States |
| Overall | 95.1 | 127.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.3 | 101.9 | 100 |
| Health | 99.9 | 83.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 93.4 | 183.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $330,400 | $576,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,810.0% | 9,620.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 83.2 | 116.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 102.1 | 152.2 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Gainesville 
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Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for More
I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville More
This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to More
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During my 25 years in Denver, I’ve witnessed trends found in other metro areas: homeless camps, panhandlers, worsening traffic, increased crime and rapidly appreciating More
I've lived in the Denver area for about eight years now. Moved here for college planning to get out as soon as I was done with college, and predictably got stuck More
I've lived in the city since I was born (1998) and I just was ready to get out. I'm a Denver native and I am ashamed of my city. I moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania More
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