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Gainesville, FL vs Sanford, NC

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- Sanford has 7.2% less rainy days than Gainesville.
- Sanford has 4.0% less Sunny Days than Gainesville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sanford scores 5.6% better than Gainesville
 Gainesville, FLSanford, NCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4738
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock107106
 Sunny224  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3582443
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 Sanford    1 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

It's pretty affordable and safe place to live. I do not yet have school aged children but I understand the education is not the best here. But it is nice, quiet,  More

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