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Gainesville, FL vs Augusta, ME

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Highlights
- There are 275 physicians per 100,000 people in Augusta.
- There are 470 physicians per 100,000 people in Gainesville.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Gainesville, FLAugusta, MEUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock79.258.4
 Water Quality (100=best)45  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock76.386.9
 Physicians per Cap.470  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock97100
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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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Reviews for Augusta    8 Reviews

We spent 1 year in Augusta. It is probably the cutest Capitol city that I have ever visited in the US. That being said, it has a dark underbelly and a ruthless drug  More

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Over 16 years ago

Winter in Maine usually starts in November, occasionally in October and lasts until March, sometimes April. Although last year was unusually mild, most folks around  More

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I've been living in Augusta for about 9 months now. Moved here from New Orleans. I should be moving out in a few months; I seriously considered staying in Augusta  More

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