| | Hershey, PA | Gainesville, FL | United States |
| Overall | 89.8 | 92.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 105.9 | 99.2 | 100 |
| Health | 109.4 | 107.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 110.3 | 78.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $337,200 | $271,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,140.0% | 10,540.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 88.5 | 81.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 127.5 | 104.8 | 100 |
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Reviews for Hershey 
3 Reviews
Lived her most of my life, with a few years in locations close by. If moving to Central PA, Hershey is by far the best. It is a cute town where you will feel extremely More
We moved to Hershey, PA 2 years ago and fell in love with it. It is a quaint town that hosts various community activities throughout the year. The schools are among More
We live right next door to Hersheypark and there are many recreational programs within the city for More
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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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