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65.2% lower in Chicago, Illinois
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Chicago, IL

Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Chicago is:

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65.2% lower

Housing appreciation

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	Rancho Santa Margarita, CA	Chicago, IL	Difference
Studio	$2,340	$1,190	49.1%
1 Bedroom	$2,560	$1,290	49.6%
2 Bedroom	$3,070	$1,480	51.8%
3 Bedroom	$4,170	$1,870	55.2%
4 Bedroom	$4,870	$2,230	54.2%

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