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Ames, IA vs Los Gatos, CA

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- Los Gatos has 14.0% less rainy days than Ames.
- Los Gatos has 26.7% more Sunny Days than Ames.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Los Gatos scores 23.2% better than Ames
 Ames, IALos Gatos, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3138
 Snowfall30  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock65106
 Sunny202  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.57
 UV Index3.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3442443
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 Los Gatos    6 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Have lived in Los Gatos for 30 plus years. Great climate - mild winters and comfortable  More

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Over 16 years ago

Progressive &  More

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Over 17 years ago

Los Gatos is a beautiful, small town with a great community. The cost of living, however, is extremely expensive. Food at the supermarket is more expensive than in  More

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