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Dalhart, TX vs Ames, IA

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- Ames has 100.6% more rainy days than Dalhart.
- Ames has 23.2% less Sunny Days than Dalhart.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ames scores 11.5% worse than Dalhart
 Dalhart, TXAmes, IAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock109106
 Sunny263  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9482443
Reviews for Dalhart    1 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Cost of housing is very, very expensive compared to nearby cities of Amarillo and Dumas. Wages are very low. Avoid living anywhere close to the BNSF railroad tracks, as  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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