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Ames, IA vs Riverside, CA

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- Riverside has 68.3% less rainy days than Ames.
- Riverside has 37.1% more Sunny Days than Ames.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Riverside scores 26.1% better than Ames
 Ames, IARiverside, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1138
 Snowfall30  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock34106
 Sunny202  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.77
 UV Index3.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8272443
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 Riverside    42 Reviews

I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves. Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am  More

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I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside. 1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs. If you want to walk or bike you  More

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Over 7 years ago

Whew where to begin with dear old riverside. I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the  More

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