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Ithaca, NY vs Iowa City, IA

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Highlights
- There are 605 physicians per 100,000 people in Iowa City.
- There are 220 physicians per 100,000 people in Ithaca.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Ithaca, NYIowa City, IAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock6458.4
 Water Quality (100=best)69  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock96.886.9
 Physicians per Cap.220  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock116100
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Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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Reviews for Iowa City    24 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I was there 5 years. Nothing to do but we’ll go shopping... at Walmart. It lacks so many things. There is no experience here, it jumps on any political band wagon and  More

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Over 5 years ago

Entertainment lacks greatly - especially the Hancher shows. I was hoping after they rebuilt they would be getting better shows there, that didn't happen. One has to  More

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Over 7 years ago

Iowa City is great. It's diverse and never boring. There always a variety of new shops and restaurants to explore and try out. Also watching college kids do stupid  More

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