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Grand Rapids, MI vs Gainesville, FL

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Highlights
- There are 470 physicians per 100,000 people in Gainesville.
- There are 263 physicians per 100,000 people in Grand Rapids.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Grand Rapids, MIGainesville, FLUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock39.558.4
 Water Quality (100=best)39  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock92.786.9
 Physicians per Cap.263  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock102100
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Reviews for Grand Rapids    62 Reviews

I've lived in Grand Rapids about 85% of my life and can confidently say it is a great place to live for anyone. I know countless people who dogged the city, moved  More

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Grand Rapids proper - the small city - is fairly OK. Nothing special stands out about it when judged against the nicer areas of the US, but it has some decent dining and  More

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Wow. “bland Rapids and everyone is Smug, uptight and part of the Christian Reformed Church. “ Someone is accurately describing Grand Rapids in 1985. Much has changed  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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