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.
Median list price per square foot: $106.67
Total square feet for $300K: 2,812
Median list price per square foot: $105.94
Total square feet for $300K: 2,832
Median list price per square foot: $105.80
Total square feet for $300K: 2,836
Median list price per square foot: $99.21
Total square feet for $300K: 3,024
Median list price per square foot: $97.08
Total square feet for $300K: 3,090
Median list price per square foot: $96.68
Total square feet for $300K: 3,103
Median list price per square foot: $96.35
Total square feet for $300K: 3,114
Median list price per square foot: $93.41
Total square feet for $300K: 3,212
Median list price per square foot: $91.17
Total square feet for $300K: 3,290
Median list price per square foot: $89.62
Total square feet for $300K: 3,347
