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Hernando, MS vs Ames, IA

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Very hot but still a nice place to  More

We moved to Hernando, MS a year ago as a result of a job transfer. We no longer have children in school, so the quality of education isn't an issue. Our daughter  More

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

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

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