If you're looking to get the most home for your money, you may want to reconsider where you're looking.
Personal finance website GOBankingRates took a look at how far your money can go using real estate website Zillow's home price index.
Here are the states where $300,000 will stretch the farthest.
10. Missouri
Median list price per square foot: $106.67
Total square feet for $300K: 2,812
9. Kansas
Median list price per square foot: $105.94
Total square feet for $300K: 2,832
8. Kentucky
Median list price per square foot: $105.80
Total square feet for $300K: 2,836
7. Oklahoma
Median list price per square foot: $99.21
Total square feet for $300K: 3,024
6. Ohio
Median list price per square foot: $97.08
Total square feet for $300K: 3,090
5. Alabama
Median list price per square foot: $96.68
Total square feet for $300K: 3,103
4. Indiana
Median list price per square foot: $96.35
Total square feet for $300K: 3,114
3. Arkansas
Median list price per square foot: $93.41
Total square feet for $300K: 3,212
2. Mississippi
Median list price per square foot: $91.17
Total square feet for $300K: 3,290
1. West Virginia
Median list price per square foot: $89.62
Total square feet for $300K: 3,347