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45.7% lower in Des Moines, Iowa
than in Elk River, Minnesota

Elk River, MN vs. Des Moines, IA

Compared to Elk River, Des Moines is:

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45.7% lower

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	Elk River, MN	Des Moines, IA	Difference
Studio	$940	$750	20.2%
1 Bedroom	$1,070	$850	20.6%
2 Bedroom	$1,310	$1,020	22.1%
3 Bedroom	$1,780	$1,400	21.3%
4 Bedroom	$2,050	$1,430	30.2%

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