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Garner, NC vs Ames, IA

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Highlights
- There are 178 physicians per 100,000 people in Ames.
- There are 206 physicians per 100,000 people in Garner.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Garner, NCAmes, IAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock64.958.4
 Water Quality (100=best)90  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock97.186.9
 Physicians per Cap.206  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock126100
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Reviews for Garner    3 Reviews

One of the best areas in the Triangle Region of North Carolina for cost effective housing. Since the RE bust in 2008 home prices have fallen across the country. The  More

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I moved here about a year ago from FL and love it. We chose Johnston County as opposed to Wake County due to the tax base and the schools. The cost of a home out here  More

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Hi. I currently live in Hollywood, Florida and truly love it; however, I've decided to return to Garner where I lived for 7 years. The grass is really not greener 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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