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Ames, IA vs Hidden Hills, CA

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- Hidden Hills has 51.0% less rainy days than Ames.
- Hidden Hills has 39.1% more Sunny Days than Ames.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Hidden Hills scores 29.0% better than Ames
 Ames, IAHidden Hills, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1838
 Snowfall30  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock34106
 Sunny202  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.97
 UV Index3.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock10762443
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 Hidden Hills    4 Reviews

I'm leaving this review because I feel I was fooled when I moved here. I am an equestrian and I was led to believe that this was a vibrant horse community.   More

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Hidden Hills is a beautiful place. Rolling hills, three rail fences, neighbors who know and (mostly) like each other. Yes, it's a gated community (which I initially  More

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Hidden Hills is a beautiful place. Rolling hills, three rail fences, neighbors who know and (mostly) like each other. Yes, it's a gated community (which I initially  More

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