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El Paso, TX vs Ames, IA

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- Ames has 250.0% more rainy days than El Paso.
- Ames has 32.0% less Sunny Days than El Paso.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ames scores 13.8% worse than El Paso
 El Paso, TXAmes, IAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638
 Snowfall3  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock109106
 Sunny297  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low31  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index6.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9482443
Reviews for El Paso    75 Reviews

El Paso has been my home for the majority of my life. I have raised a family here, and have most of my relatives here in town. Through the years, I have noticed how EP  More

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Over 3 years ago

I lived in El Paso most of my life, over 40 yrs! I think this city has grown too much and the crime is growing with it. It is a dirty city and people don't care where  More

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El Paso Texas might not be a mega-metropolis with the New York and LA style entertainment, but here are some Pros about this bi-national, multi-cultural mid-sized city.   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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