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Chester, VA vs Gainesville, GA

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- Gainesville has 22.0% more rainy days than Chester.
- Gainesville has 5.4% more Sunny Days than Chester.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Gainesville scores 4.1% better than Chester
 Chester, VAGainesville, GAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5438
 Snowfall7  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock107106
 Sunny205  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low29  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index4.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12402443
Reviews for Chester    6 Reviews

I just recently discovered a little suburb of Richmond, called Chester. Yes, it is small and not much going on in that area - but if you want a peaceful area to live -  More

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I grew up in Chester and it really isn't a bad place to live if you like living in a very populated area. It has great schools, low crime, easy access to both Richmond  More

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Chester, because of its location midway between Richmond, VA and Petersburg, VA, was once just a train station. With residential growth in affluent Chesterfield County  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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