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Key West, FL vs Gainesville, FL

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- Gainesville has 14.6% more rainy days than Key West.
- Gainesville has 13.8% less Sunny Days than Key West.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Gainesville scores 16.4% better than Key West
 Key West, FLGainesville, FLUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5038
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock113106
 Sunny260  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low64  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index7.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1772443
Reviews for Key West    7 Reviews

I was raised in Key West since 1980, these average cost prices for rent that you are seeing were not even accurate then, let alone now in 2021. The average cost of  More

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Over 9 years ago

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I have lived in Key West for the last seven years. During that time, I have observed very little change in the cost of living. I work for a national company that pays  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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