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Buffalo, NY vs Ames, IA

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- Ames has 7.3% less rainy days than Buffalo.
- Ames has 30.3% more Sunny Days than Buffalo.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ames scores 7.8% better than Buffalo
 Buffalo, NYAmes, IAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638
 Snowfall85  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock109106
 Sunny155  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low17  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9482443
Reviews for Buffalo    94 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Clean, fun, safe and unique. Great place to raise a family. Affordable housing, strong job market. Great schools and neighborhoods.  More

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Over 3 years ago

Buffalo was okay in 2016. Since then, crime is up, there are more methadone clinics than pediatricians, and so many of the small businesses that made this place charming  More

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Over 3 years ago

This city is just plain beautiful. Sure, it might not be New York or Albany. But it's Buffalo. Place is a God-send. You want to see the Falls and the Bills? Come here.  More

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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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