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Ames, IA vs Pearland, TX

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- There are 137 physicians per 100,000 people in Pearland.
- There are 178 physicians per 100,000 people in Ames.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Ames, IAPearland, TXUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock57.458.4
 Water Quality (100=best)61  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock91.486.9
 Physicians per Cap.178  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock85100
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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 Pearland    8 Reviews

Pearland is truly the epitome of suburban planning gone wrong. Roads are curved for no reason, especially the ones near HEB. Piecemeal planning of retail, dining, etc.  More

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I've lived here for 7 years now. It's one of the most boring places I've ever lived. Yes, it's great for kids since it has good schools, but that's about it. If you want  More

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Safe and growing suburb, with quick access to downtown Houston. Excellent restaurants, school districts, and parks for the kids.  More

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