| | Ames, IA | Sioux City, IA | United States |
| Overall | 87.6 | 75.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.3 | 93.9 | 100 |
| Health | 120.8 | 100.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 88.5 | 46.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $239,100 | $165,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,860.0% | 9,230.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 67.2 | 67.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 114.1 | 94.2 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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
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
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 Sioux City 
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I’ve been here only 4 months and I’m still shocked at how people behave. Not friendly, rude. Can’t tell you how many businesses I’ve been in to where the reception staff More
Climate in winter ranges from 10-15 degrees to 85+ in the summer
7% sale tax population @75,000, economy ok More
Sioux City is an amazing place. Low crime rate, Great Schools, Great People, Most People are friendly and Polite. Just an overall great place to live!!!!!!!!!!! More
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