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29.2% lower in Ames, Iowa
than in Merced, California

Merced, CA vs. Ames, IA

Compared to Merced, Ames is:

Housing (homeowner)

29.2% lower

Housing appreciation

Rent Comparison

	Merced, CA	Ames, IA	Difference
Studio	$880	$840	4.5%
1 Bedroom	$1,050	$910	13.3%
2 Bedroom	$1,280	$1,030	19.5%
3 Bedroom	$1,820	$1,470	19.2%
4 Bedroom	$2,180	$1,750	19.7%

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