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35.7% lower in Lake Charles, Louisiana
than in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, IA vs. Lake Charles, LA

Compared to West Des Moines, Lake Charles is:

Housing (homeowner)

35.7% lower

Housing appreciation

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	West Des Moines, IA	Lake Charles, LA	Difference
Studio	$900	$830	7.8%
1 Bedroom	$1,010	$840	16.8%
2 Bedroom	$1,220	$1,080	11.5%
3 Bedroom	$1,670	$1,360	18.6%
4 Bedroom	$1,700	$1,450	14.7%

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