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30. Fort Collins, CO
> Median monthly rental cost: $1,340
> Share of income typically spent on rent: 32.4% — 45th highest of 384 metros (tied)
> Rental occupied housing units: 33.7% — 182nd highest of 384 metros
> Median home value: $390,600 — 25th highest of 384 metros
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29. Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
> Median monthly rental cost: $1,345
> Share of income typically spent on rent: 29.9% — 138th highest of 384 metros (tied)
> Rental occupied housing units: 37.7% — 83rd highest of 384 metros
> Median home value: $392,000 — 24th highest of 384 metros
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28. Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA
> Median monthly rental cost: $1,349
> Share of income typically spent on rent: 29.4% — 165th highest of 384 metros (tied)
> Rental occupied housing units: 31.9% — 148th lowest of 384 metros
> Median home value: $362,700 — 30th highest of 384 metros
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27. Barnstable Town, MA
> Median monthly rental cost: $1,362
> Share of income typically spent on rent: 32.8% — 36th highest of 384 metros (tied)
> Rental occupied housing units: 20.4% — 6th lowest of 384 metros
> Median home value: $414,000 — 21st highest of 384 metros
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26. Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
> Median monthly rental cost: $1,364
> Share of income typically spent on rent: 32.0% — 56th highest of 384 metros (tied)
> Rental occupied housing units: 38.8% — 70th highest of 384 metros
> Median home value: $412,400 — 22nd highest of 384 metros
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