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Ames, IA vs Chicago, IL

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- There are 261 physicians per 100,000 people in Chicago.
- There are 178 physicians per 100,000 people in Ames.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.

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 Ames, IAChicago, ILUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)64.947.658.4
 Water Quality (100=best)613155
 Superfund Sites (100=best)97.195.786.9
 Physicians per Cap.178261210
 Health Cost12691100

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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 Chicago    271 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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ZIPS IN AMES, IOWA
50010 50014 50012
ZIPS IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
60629, 60618, 60632, 60639, 60623, 60647, 60617, 60625, 60608, 60634, 56 total

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