Shipping containers have become trendy statement homes, sustainable solutions to a need for housing, and durable replacements for traditional homes at risk from climate change. Myriad variables go into determining the cost of a shipping container home, with your location probably having the greatest impact on the construction prices. But, at its most basic, a container home is more affordable than a traditional home, and construction time can be considerably shorter. Standard shipping containers are 20 or 40 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 8 ½ feet tall. Those are typically between 100 and 400 square feet.