articleThe Brief Buffalo is the top city to buy a mansion at an affordable price at $825,000. Mansions in Indianapolis, Cleveland, and Memphis cost over $900,000, according to Zillow. Consumers can also find value in "starter mansions," which can be purchased for under $900,000. Separately, there’s another option for homebuyers in the form of a "starter mansion," which Zillow defines as a home in the 25th percentile of mansion values in an area. Zillow noted that 21 cities have starter mansions available for less than $1 million.