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221.1% higher in Lake Forest, Illinois
than in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, IA vs. Lake Forest, IL

Compared to West Des Moines, Lake Forest is:

Housing (homeowner)

221.1% higher

Housing appreciation

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	West Des Moines, IA	Lake Forest, IL	Difference
Studio	$900	$1,740	93.3%
1 Bedroom	$1,010	$1,880	86.1%
2 Bedroom	$1,220	$2,160	77.0%
3 Bedroom	$1,670	$2,740	64.1%
4 Bedroom	$1,700	$3,260	91.8%

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