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Gainesville, GA vs Long Beach, NY

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Are people in Long Beach older or younger than people in Gainesville?
- The Median Age in Long Beach is 12.7 years older than in Gainesville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Long Beach or Gainesville?
- Long Beach housing costs are 103.9% more expensive than Gainesville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Long Beach or Gainesville?
- The average commute for residents of Long Beach is 19.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Gainesville.

Things to do in Gainesville?
Gainesville, Georgia sits within Hall county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Brenau University to Smithgall Arts Center as well as nearby restaurants including The Olive Tree Grill.

Things to do in Long Beach?
Long Beach, NY is located along Long Island’s gorgeous coastline boasting miles of white-sand beaches with exciting activities like jet skiing and stand up paddle boarding plus nearby museums and historic sites.

 Gainesville, GALong Beach, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,820329,725,481
 Median Income$57,258  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$330,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.64  Unlock26.38
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 Long Beach    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Long Beach is one of two cities located on Long Island, New York. It is on a barrier island on the south shore of Long Island.We enjoy this calm fun location while at  More

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I moved here from CA 6 years ago and love it here. It is a barrier island which is a part of Long Island off the Atlantic coast, so it is all beach coastline with a  More

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