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Rachel Cruze Breaks Down the 10 Cheapest States To Build a House
By Nicole Spector,
10 hours ago
There are pros and cons to building a house. Among the pros: You can customize most every detail and won’t be signing up for costly renovations since you’re starting from scratch. As for the cons, you can expect a time-consuming project and a process that can cost you more than buying a house that is already standing.
If the pros outweigh the cons and you decide to embark on building your own house, it’s good to know which states are the cheapest for doing so. In a recent blog post on Ramsey Solutions called “How Much Does It Cost to Build a House?” financial expert Rachel Cruze dug into data to pinpoint the 10 cheapest states to build a house. Cruze used research from Today’s Homeowner to assemble her list.
Total price for a 2,100-square-foot house spec, excluding the cost of land plot and development: $302,204
In Tennessee, the cost of living is 10% lower than the national average, and the cost of housing is 18% lower, according to RentCafe. As of Sept. 5, 2024, the average home value in Tennessee is $326,084, per Zillow.
Total price for a 2,100-square-foot house spec, excluding the cost of land plot and development: $301,739
The cost of living in South Dakota is 7% lower than the national average, and the cost of housing is 12% lower, according to RentCafe. The average South Dakota home value is $311,866, according to Zillow as of Sept. 5, 2024.
Total price for a 2,100-square-foot house spec, excluding the cost of land plot and development: $301,079
In South Carolina, the cost of living is 6% lower than the national average, according to RentCafe, and the cost of housing is 21% lower. As of Sept. 5, 2024, the average home value in South Carolina is $300,746, per Zillow.
Oklahoma
Price per square foot: $143
Total price for a 2,100-square-foot house spec, excluding the cost of land plot and development: $300,673
The cost of living in Oklahoma is 12% lower than the national average, and the cost of housing is 27% lower, according to RentCafe. The average Oklahoma home value is $208,910, per Zillow, as of Sept. 5, 2024.
Florida
Price per square foot: $142
Total price for a 2,100-square-foot house spec, excluding the cost of land plot and development: $297,228
In Florida, the cost of living is 2% lower than the national average, and housing costs are on par with the national average, according to RentCafe. The average home value in Florida, per Zillow, is $399,130 as of Sept. 5, 2024.
Total price for a 2,100-square-foot house spec, excluding the cost of land plot and development: $297,062
The cost of living in North Carolina is 5% lower than the national average, and the cost of housing is 14% lower, according to RentCafe. The average North Carolina home value is $335,760, according to Zillow as of Sept. 5, 2024.
Louisiana
Price per square foot: $141
Total price for a 2,100-square-foot house spec, excluding the cost of land plot and development: $296,107
In Louisiana, the cost of living is 9% lower than the national average, and the cost of housing is 18% lower, per RentCafe. The average home value in Louisiana, according to Zillow as of Sept. 5, 2024, is $205,610.
Alabama
Price per square foot: $139
Total price for a 2,100-square-foot house spec, excluding the cost of land plot and development: $291,397
The cost of living in Alabama is 12% lower than the national average, and the cost of housing is 38% lower, according to RentCafe. The average Alabama home value is $232,529 as of Sept. 5, 2024, according to Zillow.
Total price for a 2,100-square-foot house spec, excluding the cost of land plot and development: $288,175
The cost of living in Arkansas is 8% lower than the national average, and the cost of housing is 23% lower, according to RentCafe. The average Arkansas home value is $210,371 as of Sept. 5, 2024, according to Zillow.
Mississippi
Price per square foot: $137
Total price for a 2,100-square-foot house spec, excluding the cost of land plot and development: $287,670
The cheapest state to build a home is Mississippi, where the cost of living is 13% lower than the national average, and the cost of housing is 29% lower, according to RentCafe. Per Zillow, as of Sept. 5, 2024, the average Mississippi home value is $183,340.
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