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Gainesville, FL vs Conway, SC

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Is it cheaper to live in Conway or is it cheaper to live in Gainesville?
- Conway is 2.0% less expensive than Gainesville.

Which city has more affordable housing, Conway or Gainesville?
- Conway housing costs are 8.6% less expensive than Gainesville housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Gainesville or is Health Care more affordable in Conway.
- Health related expenses are 8.9% less in Conway.
 Gainesville, FLConway, SCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock90.4100
 Food & Groceries99.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock98.0100
 Housing78.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$265,900$338,100
 Utilities105  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock87.4100
 Miscellaneous104.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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 Conway    3 Reviews

Can anyone give me some info on this Place. We are both in our 60,and in very good shape. We are from Staten Island, NY, and we hope we can fit in. Please email me with  More

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Bought a home here 6 years ago in a community that has a section for over 55 yr old buyers. This is an affordable, good quality of life area. Conway is nicely located  More

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We are considering looking at Lakeside Crossing between Myrtle Beach and Conway. Does anyone know anything about the 55+ community and what the Conway area is  More

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