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Gainesville, GA vs Salem, VA

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- Salem has 23.5% less rainy days than Gainesville.
- Salem has 2.8% less Sunny Days than Gainesville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Salem scores 2.6% worse than Gainesville
 Gainesville, GASalem, VAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4238
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock121106
 Sunny216  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8786
 Avg. Jan. Low31  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index5.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock10662443
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 Salem    4 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I am looking for property in  More

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Over 10 years ago

When we moved from Glen Allen VA to Salem I had read on here that cost of living including housing was cheaper. Housing is less unless you want a house bigger than 1300  More

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Over 14 years ago

Salem is a lovely town surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains. Spring, Summer and Fall is exceptionally beautiful with moderate climate and lots of  More

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