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Waconia, MN vs Ames, IA

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- Ames has 12.3% more rainy days than Waconia.
- Ames has 1.5% more Sunny Days than Waconia.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ames scores 4.5% better than Waconia
Climate
 Waconia, MNAmes, IAUnited States
 Rainfall323638
 Snowfall493028
 Precipitation100109106
 Sunny199202205
 Avg. July High838486
 Avg. Jan. Low41122
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.66.97
 UV Index3.33.84.3
 Elevation10149482443

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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews
Deborah · San Jose, CA
From California to Iowa
Over 12 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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Suzanne · Ames, IA
Good and Bad
Over 12 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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Mack · Ames, IA
Cost of Living in Ames, Iowa
Over 14 years ago

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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55387
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