{"id":33225,"date":"2024-12-05T06:00:22","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T14:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=33225"},"modified":"2026-04-13T07:58:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T14:58:54","slug":"buyer-cheapest-place-to-buy-a-house-in-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/buyer-cheapest-place-to-buy-a-house-in-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"These Are the Top 10 Cheapest States to Buy a Home in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Buying a house is expensive, but most homeowners and potential buyers believe that it\u2019s worth it. Whether you\u2019ve been priced out of homeownership in your current state, are looking to settle somewhere with a lower cost of living<\/a>, or want the most bang for your buck when it comes to your dream home, our list of the cheapest places to buy a house in the U.S.A can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Looking to Buy a Home in a More Affordable State?<\/h3>\n

If you are looking to relocate to a more affordable state to buy a home, look no further. Work with a top agent to make homeownership a reality. HomeLight analyzes millions of transactions and thousands of reviews to determine which agent is best for you based on your needs.<\/p>\n \n

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It\u2019s important to note that affordability factors can vary widely by location. In fact, the research team at This Old House<\/a> found that in 43% of U.S. cities, monthly rent is cheaper than a mortgage payment, so you’ll want to start your search where homeownership is within your reach.<\/p>\n

Our list is based on the median sale price in the 10 cheapest states to buy a house. We have also included some general metrics and the median days on market<\/a> to give you a better idea of how active the real estate market is in each particular state.<\/p>\n

Now let\u2019s explore the 10 cheapest states to buy a house in 2025 and how much you can expect to pay as a home shopper.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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