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San Mateo, CA vs Gainesville, FL

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- Gainesville has 105.7% more rainy days than San Mateo.
- Gainesville has 15.5% less Sunny Days than San Mateo.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Gainesville scores 16.5% worse than San Mateo
 San Mateo, CAGainesville, FLUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5038
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock113106
 Sunny265  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low42  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index4.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1772443
Reviews for San Mateo    12 Reviews

I have lived in San Mateo since 2013. It has seen tremendous growth, lots of new restaurants which have become progressively more high-end though there is ample  More

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I'm a native of California. I have lived in the southern part of the state and the northern part of the state for most of my life. I have spent the last 29 years in  More

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Over 16 years ago

San Mateo has a diverse mix of people, a pleasant climate, a very pleasant downtown park with lots going on, and pretty much whatever you need handy. It's not far to  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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