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Waterloo, IA vs Gainesville, FL

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- Gainesville has 40.6% more rainy days than Waterloo.
- Gainesville has 15.5% more Sunny Days than Waterloo.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Gainesville scores 6.0% better than Waterloo
 Waterloo, IAGainesville, FLUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5038
 Snowfall34  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock113106
 Sunny194  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low8  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1772443
Reviews for Waterloo    5 Reviews

The bike racks recently installed on the MET buses was a great idea for a community that has numerous bike riders and  More

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Over 17 years ago

Unless you're into getting wasted on a regular basis there's not a lot to do here. Most people barhop for fun. Being someone who doesn't drink and doesn't enjoy being  More

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Over 17 years ago

So the weather is emotional here - on and off during the summer its hot and rainy, yet during the fall it is quite often beautiful. Winters can be long, and spring can  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 3 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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