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Fairbanks, AK vs Gainesville, FL

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Highlights
- Gainesville has 329.1% more rainy days than Fairbanks.
- Gainesville has 44.5% more Sunny Days than Fairbanks.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Gainesville scores 39.2% better than Fairbanks
 Fairbanks, AKGainesville, FLUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5038
 Snowfall61  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock113106
 Sunny155  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low-15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1772443
Reviews for Fairbanks    20 Reviews

I have lived in the Fairbanks area for about 25 years and have become very comfortable with the community and the lifestyle here. That said, retirement is fast  More

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Over 15 years ago

Comments about Fairbanks, both positive and negative, are of interest to me. Was in Fairbanks this past March [and north on Cleary Summit] and fell in love with the  More

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Over 16 years ago

I came to Alaska 15 years ago on an adventure and first lived in Juneau, which I LOVED and then moved to Eagle River, which I loved and now live in Fairbanks! I do not  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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