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Merritt Island, FL vs Gainesville, GA

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- Gainesville has 2.1% more rainy days than Merritt Island.
- Gainesville has 8.9% less Sunny Days than Merritt Island.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Gainesville scores 10.0% better than Merritt Island
 Merritt Island, FLGainesville, GAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5438
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock107106
 Sunny237  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low49  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index6.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12402443
Reviews for Merritt Island    5 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

It can get hot in the summer, but you get a breeze off the ocean most afternoons. If you live on the waterways, it seems to be a little cooler. Winters are  More

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Over 14 years ago

New to the area, but soon to know more. Florida is a sunshine state  More

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Over 17 years ago

Coming from Virginia, the Merritt Island architecture leaves a lot to be desired. Hurricane season (June - November) causes me a lot of  More

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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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