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Gainesville, FL vs Woodstock, GA

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Is it cheaper to live in Woodstock or is it cheaper to live in Gainesville?
- Woodstock is 22.2% more expensive than Gainesville.

Which city has more affordable housing, Woodstock or Gainesville?
- Woodstock housing costs are 47.0% more expensive than Gainesville housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Gainesville or is Health Care more affordable in Woodstock.
- Health related expenses are 7.5% less in Woodstock.
 Gainesville, FLWoodstock, GAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock112.7100
 Food & Groceries99.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock99.5100
 Housing78.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$408,300$338,100
 Utilities105  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock130.1100
 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 Woodstock    18 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I mean, its getting better. It has good schools. If you need to live near Atlanta, but can't afford a closer suburb its fine. But its far enough that you will never want  More

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Over 8 years ago

Woodstock is fast becoming unaffordable and very artsy fartsy with a lot of retired baby boomers-IT IS GREAT WHEN THE TIME OF DAY ISNT RUSH HOUR-IT DIES AFTER 9PM  More

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We have lived in Woodstock, for about 16 years. It is quickly becoming over crowded and the roads can not handle the on slot of people moving here. It takes 30-40  More

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