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66.1% lower in Birmingham, Alabama
than in Elgin, Illinois

Elgin, IL vs. Birmingham, AL

Compared to Elgin, Birmingham is:

Housing (homeowner)

66.1% lower

Housing appreciation

Rent Comparison

	Elgin, IL	Birmingham, AL	Difference
Studio	$1,190	$830	30.3%
1 Bedroom	$1,290	$900	30.2%
2 Bedroom	$1,480	$1,030	30.4%
3 Bedroom	$1,880	$1,320	29.8%
4 Bedroom	$2,230	$1,430	35.9%

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