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Conway, SC vs Ames, IA

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Is it cheaper to live in Ames or is it cheaper to live in Conway?
- Ames is 3.1% less expensive than Conway.

Which city has more affordable housing, Ames or Conway?
- Ames housing costs are 23.1% more expensive than Conway housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Conway or is Health Care more affordable in Ames.
- Health related expenses are 23.3% more in Ames.
 Conway, SCAmes, IAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock87.6100
 Food & Groceries97.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock120.8100
 Housing71.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$239,100$338,100
 Utilities106  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock67.2100
 Miscellaneous87.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Conway    3 Reviews

Can anyone give me some info on this Place. We are both in our 60,and in very good shape. We are from Staten Island, NY, and we hope we can fit in. Please email me with  More

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Bought a home here 6 years ago in a community that has a section for over 55 yr old buyers. This is an affordable, good quality of life area. Conway is nicely located  More

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We are considering looking at Lakeside Crossing between Myrtle Beach and Conway. Does anyone know anything about the 55+ community and what the Conway area is  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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