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Ames, IA vs Santa Clara, CA

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 Ames, IASanta Clara, CAUnited States
 Rainfall35.715.438.1
 Snowfall29.6027.8
 Precipitation Days108.762.6106.2
 Sunny202261205
 Avg. July High84.180.385.8
 Avg. Jan. Low10.742.321.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.98.87
 UV Index3.85.14.3
 Elevation ft.948722443

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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 Santa Clara    14 Reviews

Larry · 

Santa Clara, CA and the city government are great. The city has been for the most part very good to me. I grew up in Santa Clara and now that I have been away for two  More

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I have lived in Santa Clara California most of my life so I consider myself to be an expert. The climate is wonderful. The price of housing is way above the national  More

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Over 9 years ago

Good Central Park and activities; City-owned power company provides lower cost power; home to many high-tech companies; city is  More

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ZIPS IN AMES, IOWA
50010 50014 50012
ZIPS IN SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA
95051 95050 95054 95053

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