Making It in the Bay February 17, 2020 8:05 am What $500,000 Will Get You in the Bay Area vs. Phoenix, Boise The Bay Area has great weather, great people, great traditions and culture, but houses are expensive. Scott McGrew shows what $500,000 can get you in Phoenix and Boise. US & World Videos 1:51 Bay Area median home prices continue to rise 1:03 Bay Area median home prices continue to rise 2:43 Watch: Redfin expert discusses millennials and mortgages in Bay Area 4:04 Watch: United Way Bay Area CEO discusses persistent housing struggles 2:16 Santa Clara County median home price hits $2 million