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This has been one of the most affordable U.S. cities to buy a home for the past 134 years

This has been one of the most affordable U.S. cities to buy a home for the past 134 years
MarketWatch Saturday 22 August 2026, 10:00 UTC By Aarthi Swaminathan 1 min read
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Home prices in America have changed dramatically over the last century — but the Midwest has remained a bastion of affordability through it all.

Home prices in America have changed dramatically over the last century — but the Midwest has remained a bastion of affordability through it all.
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