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Sylvester, GA vs Gainesville, FL

#61 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)

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#255 2005 Best Places to Live

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#15 Most Competitive Public Colleges

#44 Best Green Cities

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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

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

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