Why are ranch homes more expensive to build than multi-floor homes?

HINT: What are the two most expensive parts of a house? ...the foundation and the roof.

If you have a 4000 square foot two story you have 2000 square foot of roof and 2000 square foot of foundation. When you have a 4000 square foot ranch you have a 4000 square foot of roof and a 4000 square foot foundation. (You pay by the lineal foot for the foundation and by the square foot for the roof.)

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