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Dayton, OH vs Ames, IA

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Highlights
- There are 178 physicians per 100,000 people in Ames.
- There are 306 physicians per 100,000 people in Dayton.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Dayton, OHAmes, IAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock64.958.4
 Water Quality (100=best)33  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock97.186.9
 Physicians per Cap.306  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock126100
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Reviews for Dayton    32 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Dayton Ohio for over 7 years. I live in a historic district within a short walk to Oregon district and down town. The summer concert series at Levitt  More

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Over 7 years ago

Spent years assigned at WPAFB (in Mar 90 - Aug 95') and lived in Oakwood for 5 years. We loved it and have nothing negative to say. Locals were friendly and interested  More

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I spent four and a half miserable years here. Essentially, your only employment opportunities are in healthcare or at the base. I worked at the base; they were  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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