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Gainesville, GA vs Chicago, IL

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- Chicago has 29.8% less rainy days than Gainesville.
- Chicago has 12.5% less Sunny Days than Gainesville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Chicago scores 9.1% worse than Gainesville
 Gainesville, GAChicago, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3838
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock125106
 Sunny216  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low31  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index5.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5872443
Reviews for Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

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I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

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Over 16 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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