[DRJDVM's '69]

That $20-25k is the building materials delivered..... No construction labor. Most of the buildings can be assembled by at DIY guy with basic skills and time. Or you can pay to have it assembled

You can find them under $20k but like anything there are differences in design and quality and what you want for "bells and whistles"

The metal building is a totally different animal than a stick built building that is nicely finnished etc.... So it is an "apples to oranges" comparison.... Plus the DIY vs hire all the labor makes a big difference too...I just didn't realize that going rate was that high in CA