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Goleta, CA vs Gainesville, FL

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- Gainesville has 177.3% more rainy days than Goleta.
- Gainesville has 19.7% less Sunny Days than Goleta.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Gainesville scores 20.2% worse than Goleta
 Goleta, CAGainesville, FLUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5038
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock113106
 Sunny279  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low43  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1772443
Reviews for Goleta    2 Reviews

Lived in this area 2014-now (2022), Goleta for 4 years of that. Pros: *The climate is unbeatable, unless you enjoy being overly hot or cold, or snow sports which  More

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I live in Goleta and work part-time in Santa Barbara. I am semi-retired and have a decent income. Making wise choices of where to spend my income has always been  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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