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Destin, FL vs Buford, GA

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- Buford has 18.3% less rainy days than Destin.
- Buford has 4.9% less Sunny Days than Destin.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Buford scores 7.0% better than Destin
 Destin, FLBuford, GAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5438
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock110106
 Sunny226  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8786
 Avg. Jan. Low40  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock11842443
Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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Reviews for Buford    5 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Lived here in Buford for 10 years. I love Buford! I never plan on leaving. Close enough to Atlanta, but far enough away also. Love the diversity in Gwinnett County! It  More

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Over 10 years ago

Buford is a great place to live because the school system is great. It's a great place to live. The only thing that if I issue is that you can get looked at if you are a  More

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As a former New Yorker (Long Island) it took a while to get used to NOT waiting on a long line when you go shopping or out to dinner or the DMV. Driving around in my  More

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