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 Ames, IABoone, NCUnited States
 Rainfall35.750.838.1
 Snowfall29.633.127.8
 Precipitation Days108.7138.4106.2
 Sunny202204205
 Avg. July High84.177.685.8
 Avg. Jan. Low10.720.421.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.977
 UV Index3.84.64.3
 Elevation ft.94832182443

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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 Boone    15 Reviews

Not sure where they got the rents from. Maybe not updated as there is nowhere to rent in Boone. Unless a student and they are paying $1000+ for 1 bedroom/bath shared  More

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Over 10 years ago

Boone and the High Country's climate is unique to North Carolina and the Southeast. It's cool summers and snowy winters are much more comparable to places much farther  More

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The area is beautiful - living in the Blue Ridge Mountains is gorgeous. But .. the views don't pay the bills. Housing is overpriced. You are better off living  More

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ZIPS IN AMES, IOWA
50010 50014 50012
ZIPS IN BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA
28607

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