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3.8% lower in Iowa City, Iowa
than in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, IA vs. Iowa City, IA

Compared to West Des Moines, Iowa City is:

Housing (homeowner)

3.8% lower

Housing appreciation

Rent Comparison

	West Des Moines, IA	Iowa City, IA	Difference
Studio	$900	$820	8.9%
1 Bedroom	$1,010	$940	6.9%
2 Bedroom	$1,220	$1,150	5.7%
3 Bedroom	$1,670	$1,630	2.4%
4 Bedroom	$1,700	$1,950	14.7%

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