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Gainesville, GA vs Tifton, GA

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Is it cheaper to live in Tifton or is it cheaper to live in Gainesville?
- Tifton is 19.7% less expensive than Gainesville.

Which city has more affordable housing, Tifton or Gainesville?
- Tifton housing costs are 45.3% less expensive than Gainesville housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Gainesville or is Health Care more affordable in Tifton.
- Health related expenses are 1.8% more in Tifton.
 Gainesville, GATifton, GAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock76.4100
 Food & Groceries95.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.7100
 Housing93.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$165,400$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock66.9100
 Miscellaneous102.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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 Tifton    5 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Tifton is a very hard place to come into if you are not from here and especially from another place that's not from the south. Tifton is known as the friendly city. It  More

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Over 15 years ago

Tifton is an good city. It depends on your age and what you’re looking for.If your looking for a party town with a lot of clubs Tifton is not for you. If you are looing  More

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Over 15 years ago

AM FROM UP NORTH AND, I HAD ALWAYS HEARD THAT SOUTHERN PEOPLE ARE NICE,ALSO THEY HAVE SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY. NOT TRUE ,IF YOU ARE NOT A BORN REDNECK THEY DO NOT LIKE  More

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