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Chicago, IL vs Gainesville, GA

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- Gainesville has 42.4% more rainy days than Chicago.
- Gainesville has 14.3% more Sunny Days than Chicago.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Gainesville scores 10.0% better than Chicago
 Chicago, ILGainesville, GAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5438
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock107106
 Sunny189  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12402443
Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  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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