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Muskegon, MI vs Gainesville, FL

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- Gainesville has 45.9% more rainy days than Muskegon.
- Gainesville has 36.6% more Sunny Days than Muskegon.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Gainesville scores 7.6% better than Muskegon
 Muskegon, MIGainesville, FLUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5038
 Snowfall76  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock113106
 Sunny164  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index3.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1772443
Reviews for Muskegon    6 Reviews

If you like 4 seasons, don't mind snow and cold, love beaches and lake life, like to live near an area that promotes festivals, this may just be for  More

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Over 17 years ago

I grew up in Muskegon and it was a great place to live. However, brain drain is a huge problem and the majority of my friends who went to college never came  More

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The beaches and scenery around Muskegon are beautiful (even during the 9 months a year they're covered in snow), so it's a shame the city has become what it is. Jobs  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 4 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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