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4.9% lower in Ames, Iowa
than in Elgin, Illinois

Elgin, IL vs. Ames, IA

Compared to Elgin, Ames is:

Housing (homeowner)

4.9% lower

Housing appreciation

Rent Comparison

	Elgin, IL	Ames, IA	Difference
Studio	$1,190	$840	29.4%
1 Bedroom	$1,290	$910	29.5%
2 Bedroom	$1,480	$1,030	30.4%
3 Bedroom	$1,880	$1,470	21.8%
4 Bedroom	$2,230	$1,750	21.5%

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