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Ames, IA vs Roanoke, VA

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 Ames, IARoanoke, VAUnited States
 Rainfall35.741.938.1
 Snowfall29.615.227.8
 Precipitation Days108.7120.7106.2
 Sunny202211205
 Avg. July High84.186.585.8
 Avg. Jan. Low10.726.121.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.97.57
 UV Index3.84.74.3
 Elevation ft.9489352443

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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 12 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 12 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 Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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ZIPS IN AMES, IOWA
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ZIPS IN ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
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