A barndominium is often a lot cheaper than building a house or building using traditional methods. If you purchase a prefabricated barndominium kit and assemble it yourself, you will almost certainly spend less than if you had a contractor build you a home. A barndominium is usually priced by square foot, and each square foot can cost anywhere between $90-$125.

If you’re building a workshop, animal shelter, garage, or other outdoor space that doesn’t require a full interior build-out, a barndominium is almost guaranteed to be faster and cheaper than a traditional building.