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Gainesville, FL vs Roanoke, VA

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Highlights
- Roanoke has 16.5% less rainy days than Gainesville.
- Roanoke has 5.8% less Sunny Days than Gainesville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Roanoke scores 5.6% better than Gainesville

Climate
 Gainesville, FLRoanoke, VAUnited States
 Rainfall504238
 Snowfall01528
 Precipitation113121106
 Sunny224211205
 Avg. July High928786
 Avg. Jan. Low412622
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.17.57
 UV Index5.74.74.3
 Elevation1779352443

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 2 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 Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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ZIPS IN GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
32608, 32607, 32606, 32605, 32609, 32601, 32641, 32653, 32612, 32603, 10 total
ZIPS IN ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
24012 24017 24014 24015 24016 24013 24011

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