Affordable Home Buying Opportunities: A Comprehensive Guide to the Cheapest Places in Every State

In the United States, the typical home value is around $367,711, but housing prices vary greatly depending on various factors such as location, state, neighborhood, local cost of living, and market conditions. As housing prices continue to rise, some prospective homeowners may be considering moving to a different city or state to find their dream home. To help answer this question, GOBankingRates analyzed data from the Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) and the U.S. Census Bureau to determine the cheapest place to buy a home in every state.

• Alabama: Selmont-West Selmont with a 2025 ZHVI of $31,951 and a total population of 2,121.
• Alaska: Ninilchik with a 2025 ZHVI of $192,689 and a total population of 1,009.
• Arizona: Bowie with a 2025 ZHVI of $77,867 and a total population of 399.
• Arkansas: Helena – West Helena with a 2025 ZHVI of $44,116 and a total population of 9,218.
• California: Johannesburg with a 2025 ZHVI of $88,217 and a total population of 77.
• Colorado: Las Animas with a 2025 ZHVI of $119,513 and a total population of 2,480.