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Manassas, VA vs Ames, IA

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Highlights
- There are 178 physicians per 100,000 people in Ames.
- There are 271 physicians per 100,000 people in Manassas.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Manassas, VAAmes, IAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock64.958.4
 Water Quality (100=best)40  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock97.186.9
 Physicians per Cap.271  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock126100
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Reviews for Manassas    19 Reviews

Hi all: Looking for some insider info. I am from Boston. My husband was transferred down to Herndon, VA, and my son is going to George Mason University, so we are  More

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Over 10 years ago

Affordable living 40 minutes outside of  More

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I live in a subdivision outside the City of Manassas (the Sudley Subdivision) a couple of miles from the Manassas Battlefield National Park. I love the history of the  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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