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Rankings for Ames

Ames Ranked
#12 Emerging Metropolitan Areas
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#39 Best Green Cities
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Rankings for Buena Vista


Buena Vista, CO has never been in one of our rankings. Do you think this is a mistake? Tell us what you think is great or not so great about his place.

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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 Buena Vista    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Buena Vista is not a place to live if dependent upon needing a liveable or professional income. Jobs are largely retail and service industry - low wages, temporary,  More

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Over 16 years ago

There is no better place to  More

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Over 17 years ago

Buena Vista is the place to be if your into the great outdoors. Hiking, biking, fishing, whitewater rafting, winter sports snow shoeing, back country skiing also close  More

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ZIPS IN AMES, IOWA
50010 50014 50012
ZIPS IN BUENA VISTA, COLORADO
81211

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