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Summit, NJ vs Ames, IA

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Highlights
- There are 178 physicians per 100,000 people in Ames.
- There are 209 physicians per 100,000 people in Summit.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Summit, NJAmes, IAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock64.958.4
 Water Quality (100=best)13  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock97.186.9
 Physicians per Cap.209  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock126100
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Reviews for Summit    5 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

While there seems to be a good amount of cultural activities and diversity in this area, and it is done with the intention that it makes people feel diverse, when they  More

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Over 19 years ago

A very nice town. If you have lots of money to spend on housing and really want to be in Summit then it is worth it. The water and air quality are terrible. And as a  More

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Summit, NJ is a very expensive place to live. But the town does a great job of making it worth every penny. Community activities, train station, quite neighborhoods,  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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