Buy 6 Times More Home In Houston vs. NYC

You’ve probably heard that homes in New York City and California are wildly expensive — homes cost an average of $820,000 within the San Francisco city limits. But it isn’t just the prices that are out of line with what you might find in the Houston area — it’s the type and size of homes, as well.
So just for fun, let’s take a look at what $250,000 will buy you both in the U.S. and around the world (note prices are within city limits):
Hong Kong
89 square feet
Price per square foot - $2,808
London
161 square feet
Price per square foot - $1,552
Beijing
183 square feet
Price per square foot - $1,366
New York City
184 square feet
Price per square foot - $1,356
San Francisco
208 square feet
Price per square foot - $1,200
Paris
222 square feet
Price per square foot - $1,127
Toronto
332 square feet
Price per square foot - $754
Melbourne
410 square feet
Price per square foot - $609
Washington D.C.
420 square feet
Price per square foot - $596
Chicago
680 square feet
Price per square foot - $367
Houston
Price per square foot - $208
Venturing beyond Houston’s city limits, you can purchase much more for $250,000. Seven Johnson Development communities offer homes base-priced well below $250,000 (plus amenities galore, excellent schools, a prime location and enviable lifestyle).
Want to see how much home you can buy for $250,000 in the world’s top 50 cities? Read the article here.