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54.5% lower in Des Moines, Iowa
than in Portland, Maine

Portland, ME vs. Des Moines, IA

Compared to Portland, Des Moines is:

Housing (homeowner)

54.5% lower

Housing appreciation

Rent Comparison

	Portland, ME	Des Moines, IA	Difference
Studio	$1,300	$750	42.3%
1 Bedroom	$1,490	$850	43.0%
2 Bedroom	$1,930	$1,020	47.2%
3 Bedroom	$2,430	$1,400	42.4%
4 Bedroom	$2,770	$1,430	48.4%

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