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Charlottesville, VA vs Gainesville, GA

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- Gainesville has 20.1% more rainy days than Charlottesville.
- Gainesville has 1.4% less Sunny Days than Charlottesville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Gainesville scores 2.7% better than Charlottesville
 Charlottesville, VAGainesville, GAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5438
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock107106
 Sunny219  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index4.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12402443
Reviews for Charlottesville    44 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

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Over 4 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  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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