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Ketchikan, AK vs Ames, IA

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Highlights
- Ames has 74.7% less rainy days than Ketchikan.
- Ames has 102.0% more Sunny Days than Ketchikan.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ames scores 23.2% better than Ketchikan
 Ketchikan, AKAmes, IAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638
 Snowfall27  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock109106
 Sunny100  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low31  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9482443
Reviews for Ketchikan    8 Reviews

Am from Astoria, Oregon, just south a bit from Ketchikan. Appreciate this beautiful space above every other place! Cheers to everyone this Holiday  More

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It's been nine years since anyone gave a review for Ketchikan so I thought I'd give one. I do not live there, however, I nearly relocated there when I was interviewing  More

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Over 16 years ago

There are many things to do here however there is a large alcohol problem and the drugs are growing. For families who stay connected and are not afraid of the rain,  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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