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52.9% lower in Ames, Iowa
than in Salem, Massachusetts

Salem, MA vs. Ames, IA

Compared to Salem, Ames is:

Housing (homeowner)

52.9% lower

Housing appreciation

Rent Comparison

	Salem, MA	Ames, IA	Difference
Studio	$1,630	$840	48.5%
1 Bedroom	$1,790	$910	49.2%
2 Bedroom	$2,190	$1,030	53.0%
3 Bedroom	$2,660	$1,470	44.7%
4 Bedroom	$2,940	$1,750	40.5%

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