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San Angelo, TX vs Ames, IA

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- Ames has 55.9% more rainy days than San Angelo.
- Ames has 19.2% less Sunny Days than San Angelo.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ames scores 10.4% worse than San Angelo
 San Angelo, TXAmes, IAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock109106
 Sunny250  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low31  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index5.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9482443
Reviews for San Angelo    10 Reviews

San Angelo isn't for everyone. There. I said it. If you are most comfortable in a big city, like to indulge in brick-and-mortar higher-end shopping, demand a $50  More

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I moved here to start my career. While I had realized I’d have to move to a rural town due to my career field being saturated, I wasn’t quite prepared for this  More

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Over 7 years ago

To each his own and all that but I must respectfully forewarn incoming military newcomers and dependents who don't prefer small towns: this place is kind of a drag.  More

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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 14 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 14 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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