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Winter Haven, FL vs Gainesville, GA

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- Gainesville has 6.3% more rainy days than Winter Haven.
- Gainesville has 10.7% less Sunny Days than Winter Haven.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Gainesville scores 14.9% better than Winter Haven
 Winter Haven, FLGainesville, GAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5438
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock107106
 Sunny242  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low50  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index6.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12402443
Reviews for Winter Haven    9 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I moved here 4 years ago from Sarasota FL., because it seemed quiet, calmer, less expensive, and a reasonable distance back to SRQ, Tampa, and Orlando. What a mistake!  More

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Definitely NOT a fan. My son moved me here without checking the rental home or neighborhood. WOW, we're we in for a surprise. It's total ghetto. I would NEVER  More

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Over 8 years ago

I lived in Bartow, right down the road from WH for many years. This is not a metropolitan area. It is middle class, bedroom community. It will take you less than an hour  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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