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Ames, IA vs Stanford, CA

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- Stanford has 52.4% less rainy days than Ames.
- Stanford has 29.7% more Sunny Days than Ames.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Stanford scores 27.5% better than Ames
Climate
 Ames, IAStanford, CAUnited States
 Rainfall361738
 Snowfall30028
 Precipitation10961106
 Sunny202262205
 Avg. July High848086
 Avg. Jan. Low114122
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.98.87
 UV Index3.85.14.3
 Elevation948952443

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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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