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533.4% higher in Santa Barbara, California
than in Ames, Iowa

Ames, IA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Ames, Santa Barbara is:

Housing (homeowner)

533.4% higher

Housing appreciation

Rent Comparison

	Ames, IA	Santa Barbara, CA	Difference
Studio	$840	$2,510	198.8%
1 Bedroom	$910	$2,900	218.7%
2 Bedroom	$1,030	$3,280	218.4%
3 Bedroom	$1,470	$4,340	195.2%
4 Bedroom	$1,750	$4,930	181.7%

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