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Atlanta, GA vs Gainesville, GA

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Highlights
- Gainesville has 5.6% more rainy days than Atlanta.
- Gainesville has 0.5% less Sunny Days than Atlanta.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Gainesville scores 1.3% better than Atlanta
 Atlanta, GAGainesville, GAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5438
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock107106
 Sunny217  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low33  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index5.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12402443
Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

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

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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

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Over 16 years ago

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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