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Ames, IA vs Talkeetna, AK

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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

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

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

We were lucky enough to stay in Talkeetna for a week. We rented a cabin on a lake thru Airbnb. People were friendly and groceries and shops were close by. Can’t wait to  More