8 Most Expensive Cities in the USA to Buy a Home

Posted By BeWithUS Published May 19, 2024 10:47 PM IST

San Francisco, California

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Los Angeles, California

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New York City, New York

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San Jose, California

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Boston, Massachusetts

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Washington, D.C.

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Seattle, Washington

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Miami, Florida

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