Wooden shipping crates often cost tens to hundreds of dollars, while steel containers start around $1,500 used. Compare the two before you buy.

Typical used container prices plus the delivery, site and add-on costs that surprise buyers.

An empty used 20 ft container typically costs $1,500 to $4,000 and a 40 ft $2,500 to $5,500. See what moves the price and what to ask sellers.

Find out what a steel storage container typically costs to buy, plus delivery, site prep and other ongoing expenses.

Budget mistakes that inflate container home costs, and a simple way to plan realistically.

A step-by-step checklist of every cost to expect when buying a used shipping container, from delivery to site prep.

Typical used, new and high cube prices for a 40 ft container, plus delivery and the factors that change a quote.

See what each standard container size typically costs, from compact 10 ft boxes to 45 ft high cubes, plus delivery.

How DIY, prefab and custom builds compare on typical shipping container home costs.

Typical prices for empty shipping containers by size and condition, plus the factors that move a quote up or down.