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Logan, UT vs Ames, IA

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Is it cheaper to live in Ames or is it cheaper to live in Logan?
- Ames is 14.3% less expensive than Logan.

Which city has more affordable housing, Ames or Logan?
- Ames housing costs are 16.4% less expensive than Logan housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Logan or is Health Care more affordable in Ames.
- Health related expenses are 10.4% more in Ames.
 Logan, UTAmes, IAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock87.6100
 Food & Groceries92.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock120.8100
 Housing105.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$239,100$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock67.2100
 Miscellaneous102.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Logan    16 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

First of all I like a lot about Logan. I am of the prevailing faith but think that, as no doubt elsewhere, there is sometimes a confusion between culture and faith in  More

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I've lived in Logan 5 years, was raised in SLC, Utah, moved to the recreational area of Bear Lake for 10 years and then to Logan in 2010, unknowingly and foolishly  More

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Logan and Cache Valley provide a wonderful place to live. Crime is low. Look out the window and see a Mountain Range Wilderness Area to the East; look out the other  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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