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 Ames, IAGrand Rapids, MIUnited States
 Rainfall35.737.338.1
 Snowfall29.664.227.8
 Precipitation Days108.7129.1106.2
 Sunny202158205
 Avg. July High84.182.285.8
 Avg. Jan. Low10.717.621.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.96.77
 UV Index3.83.44.3
 Elevation ft.9486402443

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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews
Deborah · San Jose, CA
From California to Iowa
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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Suzanne · Ames, IA
Good and Bad
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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Mack · Ames, IA
Cost of Living in Ames, Iowa
Over 14 years ago

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 Grand Rapids    62 Reviews
Blake · Grand Rapids, MI
Read for the TRUTH about GR
Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Grand Rapids about 85% of my life and can confidently say it is a great place to live for anyone. I know countless people who dogged the city, moved  More

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Ian · Dearborn, MI
The Actual City Is OK...The Rest Stinks
Over 3 years ago

Grand Rapids proper - the small city - is fairly OK. Nothing special stands out about it when judged against the nicer areas of the US, but it has some decent dining and  More

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Alfred · Grand Rapids, MI
GR- nationally recognized as a top place to live.
Over 3 years ago

Wow. “bland Rapids and everyone is Smug, uptight and part of the Christian Reformed Church. “ Someone is accurately describing Grand Rapids in 1985. Much has changed  More

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