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 Ames, IAAlbany, ORUnited States
 Rainfall35.744.138.1
 Snowfall29.64.227.8
 Precipitation Days108.7153.3106.2
 Sunny202155205
 Avg. July High84.182.685.8
 Avg. Jan. Low10.734.321.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.97.47
 UV Index3.834.3
 Elevation ft.9482132443

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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Over 12 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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Reviews for Albany    25 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I only lived in Albany 1 year. But I found the weather to be quite Mild. The Housing more affordable than Corvallis. I was shocked to find that nearby Corvallis gets  More

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I've been living in Albany about 4.5 years. Moved up from Southern California to escape high home prices and the cost of living and clogged freeways. Now it's not sunny  More

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Over 3 years ago

Ten months and ongoing in Albany, from the SF Bay Area. Much less crime here, much quieter here, more courteous and sane drivers here by far. We have been able to  More

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ZIPS IN AMES, IOWA
50010 50014 50012
ZIPS IN ALBANY, OREGON
97322 97321

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