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Gainesville, FL vs Aiken, SC

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- Aiken has 5.0% less rainy days than Gainesville.
- Aiken has 3.6% less Sunny Days than Gainesville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Aiken scores 2.8% better than Gainesville
 Gainesville, FLAiken, SCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4838
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock103106
 Sunny224  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5152443
Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 3 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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Reviews for Aiken    34 Reviews

I'm going on 3 years living in Aiken. Moving here not having any family or friends was difficult. I'm thankful for the people I have met who now feel like lifelong  More

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Aiken is a magical place. It is beautiful and historic, has all the amenities, and Hitchcock Woods is a treasure! I feel blessed to have lived in Aiken for 3 years. As a  More

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Aiken is a unique town to visit or live in. I've lived in Toronto, ON Canada, Lynchburg, VA and in Aiken. I am 24 years old and moved here from VA just over two years  More

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