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Gainesville, FL vs Harrisburg, PA

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Highlights
- Harrisburg has 16.7% less rainy days than Gainesville.
- Harrisburg has 13.8% less Sunny Days than Gainesville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Harrisburg scores 1.4% better than Gainesville
 Gainesville, FLHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4238
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock122106
 Sunny224  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3312443
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 Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 9 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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