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Ames, IA vs Kodiak, AK

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- Kodiak has 126.9% more rainy days than Ames.
- Kodiak has 34.7% less Sunny Days than Ames.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Kodiak scores 26.1% worse than Ames
 Ames, IAKodiak, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock8138
 Snowfall30  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock205106
 Sunny202  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6086
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.17
 UV Index3.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock492443
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 Kodiak    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I was born & raised on a tiny island several miles from the town of Kodiak, AK. When I returned (for 7 years), I raised my 3 kids there by myself. I had to work 3 jobs/7  More

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A word of warning to people researching places before taking a job or moving. The published cost of living estimates for Kodiak can drastically understate the true cost  More

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Kodiak has excellent access to outdoor recreation like hiking, fishing, hunting, berry-picking, mountain biking, four-wheeling, and kayaking. Also a golf course and a  More

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