| | Olmsted Falls, OH | Ames, IA | United States |
| Overall | 83.0 | 87.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.2 | 97.3 | 100 |
| Health | 82.8 | 120.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 76.5 | 88.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $232,700 | $239,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,440.0% | 9,860.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 92.9 | 67.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 111.5 | 114.1 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Olmsted Falls 
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The sun does not shine here very often. In the last 8weeks, I do not believe we have seen the sun more than 6 times. I find it More
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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
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