Container Home vs Mobile Home: Cost, Durability, and Which is Better

Container homes and mobile homes are both affordable. Here is how they compare. Cost per square foot: container homes $40-80. Mobile homes $50-100. A 20FT container start at $8,495. A mobile home averages $50k-$100k new. Durability is no contest. Container is 14 gauge Corten steel. Designed for 25 years of ocean crossings. Mobile home is wood frame with aluminum siding. Container homes survive hurricanes. Mobile homes do not. Financing: mobile homes get FHA or chattel loans easier. Container homes need LightStream personal loans. Resale: mobile homes depreciate like vehicles. Container homes hold 60-80% of value. If you need more space upfront and easier financing, mobile home. If you want something built to last that holds value, container. Email info@atvworldwide.com.