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Ames, IA vs Hays, KS

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- Hays has 33.3% less rainy days than Ames.
- Hays has 17.3% more Sunny Days than Ames.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Hays scores 7.2% better than Ames
 Ames, IAHays, KSUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2438
 Snowfall30  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock67106
 Sunny202  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index3.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock20212443
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 Hays    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Low cost of living and housing 3. Affordable place to live 4. Good school system 5. A good place to live and raise a family Cons: 1.  More

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