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25.0% higher in Chicago, Illinois
than in Ames, Iowa

Ames, IA vs. Chicago, IL

Compared to Ames, Chicago is:

Housing (homeowner)

25.0% higher

Housing appreciation

Rent Comparison

	Ames, IA	Chicago, IL	Difference
Studio	$840	$1,190	41.7%
1 Bedroom	$910	$1,290	41.8%
2 Bedroom	$1,030	$1,480	43.7%
3 Bedroom	$1,470	$1,870	27.2%
4 Bedroom	$1,750	$2,230	27.4%

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