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Gainesville, FL vs Kihei, HI

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- Kihei has 69.7% less rainy days than Gainesville.
- Kihei has 23.2% more Sunny Days than Gainesville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Kihei scores 25.4% better than Gainesville
 Gainesville, FLKihei, HIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1538
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock45106
 Sunny224  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8786
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.97
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock102443
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 Kihei    6 Reviews

I live in Kihei, on the sunny South West shore of the island of Maui. Do not believe all the rubbish you hear about Hawaii being an expensive place to live. Much  More

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Over 17 years ago

we have lived here for over 20 years, raised our kids and really enjoyed living here. the cost of living here has gone out of control. we are retiring soon and plan to  More

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Over 18 years ago

Hawaii is a wonderful state to live in for many reasons. We have wonderful weather (no need for those winter clothes!!) which is great for outdoors most of the year.   More

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