We picked one property at random in London on Zoopla priced at £250,000 – a one bedroom flat in Croyden - and found 12 lovely homes in Wigan you could buy for the same price or a little less.
Here are the properties, starting with the London flat and followed by the homes in Wigan ...
9. Three bedroom semi-detached house in Orrell - offers over £240,000
This three bed semi in Orrell is less than the London borough flat Photo: Zoopla
10. Three bedroom detached house in Ince - offers over £225,000
This modern property in Ince is on the market for £225,000 and boasts three bedrooms Photo: Zoopla
11. Three bedroom semi-detached house in Winstanley - £240,000
You could buy this beautiful home in Winstanley and still have a chunk of change from £250,000 Photo: Zoopla
12. Three bedroom semi-detached house in Springfield - offers over £230,000
You'd get a whole lot more space in this Springfield house for less than you'd pay for the one bed flat in Croyden Photo: Zoopla