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Ames, IA vs Surprise, AZ

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- Surprise has 74.2% less rainy days than Ames.
- Surprise has 49.0% more Sunny Days than Ames.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Surprise scores 5.8% better than Ames
 Ames, IASurprise, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock938
 Snowfall30  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock32106
 Sunny202  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10686
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index3.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock11752443
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 Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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