From tiny studios to timber lofts and renovated houses Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that (typically) explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various cities across the U.S.
The Curbed Comparisons column usually focuses on what one can rent for a set price point in various cities around the U.S. But this week, to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the first Curbed Comparisons installment on Curbed.com, we?re ramping up the scale and switching gears a bit to explore how the market varies nationwide for buyers.
Today?s price: $250,000, which hits just about right between the median sale prices for new and existing homes in the country right now. And the theme" Well, all the great cities already in the Curbediverse, plus the cities just featured in our in-depth look at the neighborhoods defining America in 2016. Here we go. Atlanta, GA

2 beds, 2 baths, 1,418 sq.ft. ? This adorable Craftsman-style house in East Atlanta is actually a newer build (circa 2002). It?s got hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, transom windows, and a tree-lined backyard.
Austin, TX

3 beds, 2 baths, 1,900 sq.ft. ? Located southwest of downtown, this 1999-built home shows off a spacious, open-plan living, dining, kitchen area, with French doors to the covered rear patio. The house comes wired for surround sound in the main living area and patio.
Baltimore, MD

3 beds, 2.5 baths, 868 sq.ft. ? Over in Northeast Baltimore, ...