In Michigan, $500,000 buys a 6,600-square-foot home on a three-acre lot.
But in Seattle, the same amount will get you a 1,750-square-foot home on about a quarter of an acre.
Our friends at Zillow helped us compile a list of homes on the market for $500,000 around the U.S.
EL DORADO HILLS, CA: $500,000 gets you a 3,105-square-foot, 4-bedroom home with granite slab counters, travertine floors, and a butler's pantry.
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ALBUQUERQUE, NM: $500,000 buys you a 3,373-square-foot home with four bedrooms on a .68 acre lot, a slate front porch, and a granite fountain.
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LAS VEGAS, NV: $500,000 gets you a 4,847-square-foot home with five bedrooms and a large pool.
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