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Ames, IA vs North Bend, WA

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- North Bend has 88.0% more rainy days than Ames.
- North Bend has 22.8% less Sunny Days than Ames.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, North Bend scores 1.4% worse than Ames
 Ames, IANorth Bend, WAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock6738
 Snowfall30  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock187106
 Sunny202  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7586
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index3.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4432443
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 North Bend    9 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I’ve been living in North Bend for almost 3 years and adore this place. Great place for outdoor recreation and an inspiring place for creatives. Home to numerous filming  More

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Tech democrats packed into million dollar cheaply built homes like so many sardines. Homes not affordable to locals, just transplants. The young adults live with their  More

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Over 9 years ago

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