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Gainesville, FL vs Vero Beach South, FL

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Is it cheaper to live in Vero Beach South or is it cheaper to live in Gainesville?
- Vero Beach South is 5.0% more expensive than Gainesville.

Which city has more affordable housing, Vero Beach South or Gainesville?
- Vero Beach South housing costs are 30.5% more expensive than Gainesville housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Gainesville or is Health Care more affordable in Vero Beach South.
- Health related expenses are 8.3% less in Vero Beach South.
 Gainesville, FLVero Beach South, FLUnited States
 Overall  Unlock96.8100
 Food & Groceries99.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock98.7100
 Housing78.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$267,100$338,100
 Utilities105  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock86.1100
 Miscellaneous104.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 3 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 Vero Beach South    1 Reviews

Florida Population charts show a large difference from your records. As I read stats the city of Vero Beach is Approx 15,000 residents for 2016 and the Population for  More

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