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Gilbert, AZ vs Columbia, SC

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- Columbia has 384.0% more rainy days than Gilbert.
- Columbia has 26.7% less Sunny Days than Gilbert.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Columbia scores 1.4% worse than Gilbert
 Gilbert, AZColumbia, SCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock108106
 Sunny296  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low40  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3022443
Reviews for Gilbert    42 Reviews

Gilbert should be compared to the Midwest in the sense that despite the size of the buildings being 5 stories tall in Mixed Use Areas, it retains the small town feeling,  More

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My Dad lives in Gilbert and i live nearby due to proximity of Mesa and visit Gilbert a lot. I can definitely say Gilbert is a hidden gem of a town that knows how to  More

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The reason I chose to write a review is because, while a few were indeed quite concise & accurate (looking at you, J.T.), some were astonishingly biased and/or isolated  More

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Reviews for Columbia    50 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I love living in Columbia! I recently graduated from USC and plan to stay. I read the reviews posted here and it shows that like many cities, your experience will depend  More

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Loved living in Columbia, SC prior to my job transfer. It's the perfect size - plenty to do, but still a laid back place. People are extremely friendly, there are  More

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Columbia is such a unique and underrated place. It has a lot of character and history, and good nature trails. Everything feels accessible (by car) and you can get from  More

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