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546.0% higher in Santa Cruz, California
than in Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines, IA vs. Santa Cruz, CA

Compared to Des Moines, Santa Cruz is:

Housing (homeowner)

546.0% higher

Housing appreciation

Rent Comparison

	Des Moines, IA	Santa Cruz, CA	Difference
Studio	$750	$2,470	229.3%
1 Bedroom	$850	$2,800	229.4%
2 Bedroom	$1,020	$3,680	260.8%
3 Bedroom	$1,400	$4,560	225.7%
4 Bedroom	$1,430	$5,110	257.3%

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