There is a grand disparity in housing markets across the Western United States. In Hawaii, for example, $400,000 will get you ...

The problem is that it is a lot easier said, than done. The average home price in Hawaii is $831k, in California it is $1-$4 million, neither are very attainable unless you're making big bucks.

The amount of space a $300,000 budget buys you in the U.S. housing market can vary wildly depending on your location. In Hawaii, $300,000 covers just 443 square feet, about the size of a 53-foot-long ...