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Ames, IA vs Columbus, NE

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- Columbus has 20.2% less rainy days than Ames.
- Columbus has 9.9% more Sunny Days than Ames.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Columbus scores 2.9% better than Ames
 Ames, IAColumbus, NEUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2938
 Snowfall30  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock89106
 Sunny202  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8786
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index3.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock14472443
Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 13 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 13 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 Columbus    1 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Columbus is a mediocre town that has started to proliferate. The housing market is terrible; finding a place to rent at a reasonable price is next to impossible. It's  More

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