America’s 10 Most Expensive Places to Buy a House

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5. San Francisco, California

Finally, a famous name takes a spot on our list. Also coming in at just over $1.3 million in average listed house price, San Francisco sits pretty in the No. 5 spot. With the headquarters of many tech and Internet companies in the city, San Francisco certainly has no shortage of people who can afford a hefty price tag when it comes to their residences. In addition, the general lack of cheap homes in the city contributes to the high average value for listed homes.