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Ocean Shores, WA vs Gainesville, GA

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- Gainesville has 27.9% less rainy days than Ocean Shores.
- Gainesville has 67.4% more Sunny Days than Ocean Shores.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Gainesville scores 11.6% better than Ocean Shores
 Ocean Shores, WAGainesville, GAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5438
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock107106
 Sunny129  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low38  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index2.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12402443
Reviews for Ocean Shores    7 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

We are going on our 3rd year in OS. We love the small town feel, the low stress and feeling of safety. This is all for the winter months mind you. In the summer, it is a  More

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Over 10 years ago

Wonderful beach town.... we're going into our second year and I disagree with the grocery store comments and the weather. Yes, it rains or drizzles on occasion, but the  More

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We invested in Ocean Shores as a second home to spend our weekends after the work week stress. I'm also a property manager that works in Washington, Oregon and  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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