10 Mansions In Iowa That Are Cheaper Than 1 Bedroom In Nyc

It’s no secret that Iowa has a low cost of living, and that our money goes a lot further here. Just how much further? Well, according to the Corcoran Group, a real estate brokerage firm, a one bedroom apartment in Manhattan costs a median of $710,000. To put that in perspective, $710,000 in Iowa will buy you a five bedroom lakeside mansion with a movie theatre. Talk about a little more bang for your buck, right? Check out the list below to see more amazing houses in Iowa that will cost you LESS than one bedroom in NYC.

Priced at $705,000, this 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom home in Johnston offers 4,508 sqft of living space. You could fit about five NYC apartments in this house!

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At $679,000, this 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom home in Bettendorf could be all yours, all for less than the price of one bedroom in Manhattan! Plus, this 3,250 sqft beauty is only 10 months old, and comes complete with access to a resident-only stocked lake.

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For $699,000, you could own this 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom home in Clive. This gorgeous property offers a basement with a rec room and bar, an exercise room, and a temperature controlled wine room.

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At $699,900, this 6 bedroom, 6 bathroom log cabin retreat in Delhi could be yours. It’s near impossible to pass up this 10,639 sqft haven for a cramped apartment in Manhattan at a higher price!

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For $699,000, you could own this 6 bedroom 9 bathroom mansion in Dubuque. This stunning property offers 8,315 sqft living space, a fitness room, rec room, wet bar, wine cellar, and spacious outdoor deck with a fire pit.

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For $699,900, you could own this 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home in North Liberty. The rustic charm and luxury amenities of this house will leave you wondering what you ever saw in that NYC apartment anyway.

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At $495,000, this 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom home in Norwalk is a steal compared to that $710,000 one bedroom apartment in Manhattan. Still not convinced? What if I told you there’s a home theatre, man cave game room, and 4,706 sqft of living space?

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For $699,900, you could have this 5, bedroom 5 bathroom lakeside retreat in Panora. This secluded oasis in the woods sits right on Lake Panorama, and offers a boat dock and 122 feet of frontage with your own private beach. Can’t get that in NYC!

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For $710,000, this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home in Urbandale gives you three times as much space as a NYC apartment, for the same price!

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For $708,000, you could have this 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom home in Johnston. The home was built brand new this year, and is decked out with the most luxurious, modern amenities. Why would you even consider a one bedroom apartment in NYC when you could have this?!

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Can you believe all of these stunning homes cost less than a Manhattan apartment? It is truly amazing to see how much more bang you get for your buck here in Iowa! If you would like additional information on any of the homes listed above, simply click on the link underneath the photo to be taken to the listing on Zillow.com!

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