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70.7% lower in Detroit, Michigan
than in Ames, Iowa

Ames, IA vs. Detroit, MI

Compared to Ames, Detroit is:

Housing (homeowner)

70.7% lower

Housing appreciation

Rent Comparison

	Ames, IA	Detroit, MI	Difference
Studio	$840	$750	10.7%
1 Bedroom	$910	$850	6.6%
2 Bedroom	$1,030	$1,080	4.9%
3 Bedroom	$1,470	$1,340	8.8%
4 Bedroom	$1,750	$1,450	17.1%

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