Factory-built homes
How much less does a factory-built home cost?
New manufactured homes have averaged about half the cost per square foot of site-built homes.
Cost per square foot
According to 2021 U.S. Census Bureau data, new manufactured homes averaged $72 per square foot, compared with $144 for new site-built homes.
Like-for-like comparison
A Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies comparison that excluded land found a single-section manufactured home cost about 35% as much as an equivalent site-built home. A double-section home cost about 60%, and a CrossMod® residential-style home cost about 73%.
Keep in mind
These figures are from 2020–2021, and building costs have risen since. The percentage gap is more reliable than the exact dollar amounts. Your quote will depend on the floor plan, finishes and site work.