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Ames, IA vs Yorba Linda, CA

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- Yorba Linda has 58.5% less rainy days than Ames.
- Yorba Linda has 40.6% more Sunny Days than Ames.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Yorba Linda scores 33.3% better than Ames
 Ames, IAYorba Linda, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1538
 Snowfall30  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock34106
 Sunny202  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.27
 UV Index3.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3812443
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 Yorba Linda    11 Reviews

I lived in Yorba Linda for 15+ years. I saw this city change from a peaceful countryesque town to a raving wantobe city. The population grew over 30,000 people in 15  More

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I've lived in Yorba Linda for more than 10 years and would not live anywhere else. Friendly people, great restaurants, open areas to hike and play, and fantastic  More

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Over 7 years ago

Crime has taken  More

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