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Housing
172.4% higher in Santa Maria, California
than in Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines, IA vs. Santa Maria, CA

Compared to Des Moines, Santa Maria is:

Housing (homeowner)

172.4% higher

Housing appreciation

Rent Comparison

	Des Moines, IA	Santa Maria, CA	Difference
Studio	$750	$1,810	141.3%
1 Bedroom	$850	$2,090	145.9%
2 Bedroom	$1,020	$2,360	131.4%
3 Bedroom	$1,400	$3,120	122.9%
4 Bedroom	$1,430	$3,550	148.3%

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