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Gainesville, FL vs Costa Mesa, CA

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Highlights
- There are 249 physicians per 100,000 people in Costa Mesa.
- There are 470 physicians per 100,000 people in Gainesville.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Gainesville, FLCosta Mesa, CAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock44.758.4
 Water Quality (100=best)45  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock96.986.9
 Physicians per Cap.470  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock96100
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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 Costa Mesa    8 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Costa mesa has awesome shopping but is way too crowded and I have had 3 cars stolen in the past 5 years along with countless break-ins and theft. Expensive. Close to  More

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Over 16 years ago

Costa Mesa has a near perfect climate . . . plenty of sun but rarely over 100 degrees (our house doesn't even have AC). Nestled between Newport Beach and Huntington  More

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We have a good amount of low-income, medium-income, and relatively high-income  More

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