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Ames, IA vs Houghton, MI

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Highlights
- Houghton has 11.5% less rainy days than Ames.
- Houghton has 8.9% less Sunny Days than Ames.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Houghton scores 20.3% worse than Ames
 Ames, IAHoughton, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3238
 Snowfall30  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock150106
 Sunny202  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7686
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.57
 UV Index3.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6432443
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 Houghton    5 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Houghton,MI is located in the middle of Lake Superior on the Keweenaw Peninsula. It was a boom town with the copper barons in the late 1800's and today it struggles to  More

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Over 12 years ago

For those who are interested in a laid-back community with low cost of living, rich human history, surrounded by impressive natural beauty, Houghton is the place. The  More

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Over 16 years ago

The 49931 zip code map to display Houghton is misleading. It implies that Isle Royale, isolated in the northern reaches of Lake Superior, is the area covered by this  More

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