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The Globe's personal finance team compared urban and rural homes listed at the same price point. Have look at how different the markets are.
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Location: Burnaby, B.C.
Asking price: $475,000
Year built: 1996
Square footage: 1,232
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![This two-storey townhome is conveniently located near a Skytrain station, offering direct access to downtown Vancouver. This unit has three bedrooms, two and a half baths, two balconies and even two parking spaces (if you’re not one to rely on public transit).]( "This two-storey townhome is conveniently located near a Skytrain station, offering direct access to downtown Vancouver. This unit has three bedrooms, two and a half baths, two balconies and even two parking spaces (if you’re not one to rely on public transit).")
This two-storey townhome is conveniently located near a Skytrain station, offering direct access to downtown Vancouver. This unit has three bedrooms, two and a half baths, two balconies and even two parking spaces (if you’re not one to rely on public transit). -
![Location: Lindell Beach, B.C. Asking price: $495,000 Year built: 2000 Square footage: 1,905]( "Location: Lindell Beach, B.C. Asking price: $495,000 Year built: 2000 Square footage: 1,905")
Location: Lindell Beach, B.C.
Asking price: $495,000
Year built: 2000
Square footage: 1,905
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![For a similar price about 100 kilometres east of Vancouver, you can find this home at almost twice the square footage. The house is on a lot that is almost half an acre and is situated close to a beautiful lake. Stand out features include the newly upgraded kitchen, large windows and a wraparound deck.]( "For a similar price about 100 kilometres east of Vancouver, you can find this home at almost twice the square footage. The house is on a lot that is almost half an acre and is situated close to a beautiful lake. Stand out features include the newly upgraded kitchen, large windows and a wraparound deck.")
For a similar price about 100 kilometres east of Vancouver, you can find this home at almost twice the square footage. The house is on a lot that is almost half an acre and is situated close to a beautiful lake. Stand out features include the newly upgraded kitchen, large windows and a wraparound deck. -
![Location: Regina Asking price: $489,900 Year built: 2001 Square footage: 1,370]( "Location: Regina Asking price: $489,900 Year built: 2001 Square footage: 1,370")
Location: Regina
Asking price: $489,900
Year built: 2001
Square footage: 1,370
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![This four-bedroom home nestled in Regina’s trendy Cathedral Area is perfect for a family. Features include a recently upgraded kitchen (complete with stainless steel appliances and maple cabinets), a basement rec room with a built-in entertainment centre, a fully fenced backyard and a partially heated double garage.]( "This four-bedroom home nestled in Regina’s trendy Cathedral Area is perfect for a family. Features include a recently upgraded kitchen (complete with stainless steel appliances and maple cabinets), a basement rec room with a built-in entertainment centre, a fully fenced backyard and a partially heated double garage.")
This four-bedroom home nestled in Regina’s trendy Cathedral Area is perfect for a family. Features include a recently upgraded kitchen (complete with stainless steel appliances and maple cabinets), a basement rec room with a built-in entertainment centre, a fully fenced backyard and a partially heated double garage. -
![Location: Harris, Sask. Asking price: $495,000 Year built: 2012 Square footage: 2,525]( "Location: Harris, Sask. Asking price: $495,000 Year built: 2012 Square footage: 2,525")
Location: Harris, Sask.
Asking price: $495,000
Year built: 2012
Square footage: 2,525
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![This seven-bedroom home, located on about 10 acres in the tiny town of Harris, is about an hour’s drive from Saskatoon. The basement and four-car garage floors are all heated and the master bedroom has both a sitting area and an extra room that could be used for an office or nursery for a growing family.]( "This seven-bedroom home, located on about 10 acres in the tiny town of Harris, is about an hour’s drive from Saskatoon. The basement and four-car garage floors are all heated and the master bedroom has both a sitting area and an extra room that could be used for an office or nursery for a growing family.")
This seven-bedroom home, located on about 10 acres in the tiny town of Harris, is about an hour’s drive from Saskatoon. The basement and four-car garage floors are all heated and the master bedroom has both a sitting area and an extra room that could be used for an office or nursery for a growing family. -
![Location: Hamilton Asking price: $475,000 Year built: In the last five years Square footage: Not available]( "Location: Hamilton Asking price: $475,000 Year built: In the last five years Square footage: Not available")
Location: Hamilton
Asking price: $475,000
Year built: In the last five years
Square footage: Not available
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![This beautiful, brick exterior bungalow has four bedrooms and three bathrooms is located in Hamilton’s historic Stoney Creek area. The house has an open concept layout with high, sometimes vaulted, ceilings. Large windows on the main floor allow for lots of natural light and the fully finished basement could also be used as a rental suite.]( "This beautiful, brick exterior bungalow has four bedrooms and three bathrooms is located in Hamilton’s historic Stoney Creek area. The house has an open concept layout with high, sometimes vaulted, ceilings. Large windows on the main floor allow for lots of natural light and the fully finished basement could also be used as a rental suite.")
This beautiful, brick exterior bungalow has four bedrooms and three bathrooms is located in Hamilton’s historic Stoney Creek area. The house has an open concept layout with high, sometimes vaulted, ceilings. Large windows on the main floor allow for lots of natural light and the fully finished basement could also be used as a rental suite. -
![Location: Selkirk, Ont. Asking price: $479,900 Age: 10-20 years Square footage: 4,200]( "Location: Selkirk, Ont. Asking price: $479,900 Age: 10-20 years Square footage: 4,200")
Location: Selkirk, Ont.
Asking price: $479,900
Age: 10-20 years
Square footage: 4,200
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![This custom-built model home is situated on 1.3 acres with waterfront views of Lake Erie about 40 minutes outside Hamilton. The home boasts six bedrooms, hardwood flooring throughout and a beautiful brick exterior.]( "This custom-built model home is situated on 1.3 acres with waterfront views of Lake Erie about 40 minutes outside Hamilton. The home boasts six bedrooms, hardwood flooring throughout and a beautiful brick exterior.")
This custom-built model home is situated on 1.3 acres with waterfront views of Lake Erie about 40 minutes outside Hamilton. The home boasts six bedrooms, hardwood flooring throughout and a beautiful brick exterior. -
![Location: Fredericton Asking price: $489,900 Age: 76 Square footage: Not available]( "Location: Fredericton Asking price: $489,900 Age: 76 Square footage: Not available")
Location: Fredericton
Asking price: $489,900
Age: 76
Square footage: Not available
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![Located in downtown Fredericton, this two-storey home was built during the Art Deco Era. It features large rooms, four bedrooms, a bathroom complete with jacuzzi and a newly updated kitchen with granite counters and ceramic floors. The backyard has a single detached garage and a covered deck.]( "Located in downtown Fredericton, this two-storey home was built during the Art Deco Era. It features large rooms, four bedrooms, a bathroom complete with jacuzzi and a newly updated kitchen with granite counters and ceramic floors. The backyard has a single detached garage and a covered deck.")
Located in downtown Fredericton, this two-storey home was built during the Art Deco Era. It features large rooms, four bedrooms, a bathroom complete with jacuzzi and a newly updated kitchen with granite counters and ceramic floors. The backyard has a single detached garage and a covered deck. -
![Location: Beresford, N.B. Asking price: $499,900 Age: 4 Square footage: 1,800]( "Location: Beresford, N.B. Asking price: $499,900 Age: 4 Square footage: 1,800")
Location: Beresford, N.B.
Asking price: $499,900
Age: 4
Square footage: 1,800
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![This three-bedroom home is located on a lot near the shore of Chaleur Bay on New Brunswick’s northern border. Standout features include 10-foot ceilings, solid wood doors and a sound system throughout the whole house. The master bedroom boasts an ensuite and walk-in closet.]( "This three-bedroom home is located on a lot near the shore of Chaleur Bay on New Brunswick’s northern border. Standout features include 10-foot ceilings, solid wood doors and a sound system throughout the whole house. The master bedroom boasts an ensuite and walk-in closet.")
This three-bedroom home is located on a lot near the shore of Chaleur Bay on New Brunswick’s northern border. Standout features include 10-foot ceilings, solid wood doors and a sound system throughout the whole house. The master bedroom boasts an ensuite and walk-in closet.
