| | Gainesville, FL | DeLand, FL | United States |
| Overall | 92.2 | 94.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.2 | 99.5 | 100 |
| Health | 107.6 | 102.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 78.7 | 86.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $271,700 | $323,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,540.0% | 10,270.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 81.5 | 91.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 104.8 | 89.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for Gainesville 
60 Reviews
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
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
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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~ DeLand Police 'Killed' Teenage Girl ~
« Thread Started on Feb 19, 2008, 1:38am »
Mom: Police Told Daughter To Stop Calling Before Murder-Suicide--
'The Day She More
DON'T MOVE TO DELAND,DELEON SPRINGS! The Deland Police department have some type of dirty dealings with the mexican criminals in Deland. They can do anything illegal and More
Home of Stetson, University(the Harvard of the South), St. John's River(beauty beyond description, teaming with every sort of fish and wildlife), compassionate rednecks, More
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