This archive report was first published on 6 September 2019.
When it comes to buying a home, the price tag is often a good indicator of the space you can expect. However, a $1 million price tag doesn't necessarily mean you'll be getting a sprawling mansion. In fact, the amount of space that comes with a $1 million price tag can vary widely depending on where you live.
Business Insider teamed up with Zillow to find out just how many square feet $1 million will get you in 25 major US cities. We analyzed the median square footage of homes between $950,000 and $1,050,000 in each city, as well as the median listing price, which was collected from the Zillow Home Value Index.
For consistency, each city's median square footage has been rounded to the nearest full square foot. Keep reading to see the full list, ranked from the city where $1 million gets you the most square footage, to the city where it gets you the least.
Published on September 6, 2019, this article is a fascinating look at the varying costs of space in different cities across the US.
