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A woman who studied 600 millionaires discovered most of the super rich have surprisingly affordable homes. Here's what some of those look like.

Sarah Stanley Fallaw, director of research for the Affluent Market Institute, studied more than 600 millionaires for her book, "The Next Millionaire Next Door: Enduring Strategies for Building Wealth."

A woman who studied 600 millionaires discovered most of the super rich have surprisingly affordable homes. Here's what some of those look like.

She found that your neighborhood plays a huge role in how much you save and spend.

She found that your neighborhood plays a huge role in how much you save and spend.

If you live in a pricey home in an affluent neighborhood, you're more likely to mirror your neighbor's consumption habits and less likely to accumulate wealth over time.

If you live in a pricey home in an affluent neighborhood, you

According to her research, most millionaires live in a home they can easily afford, which allowed them to save more money.

According to her research, most millionaires live in a home they can easily afford, which allowed them to save more money.

Consider Warren Buffett, who lives in a modest home in Omaha, Nebraska, that he bought for $31,500 in 1958. Adjusted for inflation, that's about $274,357 in today's dollars.

Consider Warren Buffett, who lives in a modest home in Omaha, Nebraska, that he bought for $31,500 in 1958. Adjusted for inflation, that

That's .0003% of his $82.1 billion net worth.

That

Source: Forbes

As of 2017, it was worth an estimated $652,619. He called it the "third-best investment" he's ever made.

As of 2017, it was worth an estimated $652,619. He called it the "third-best investment" he

It's 6,570 square feet and has five bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms.

It

It's also guarded by fences and security cameras.

It

Meanwhile, Zappos' CEO Tony Hsieh lives in a Las Vegas trailer park he created in 2014 — "Llamapolis" — as part of his efforts to revitalize the city.

Meanwhile, Zappos

Llamapolis, which was inspired by Burning Man, is home to 30 Airstream trailers and tiny houses.

Llamapolis, which was inspired by Burning Man, is home to 30 Airstream trailers and tiny houses.

The cost of Airstream trailers ranges from $25,900 to $139,900. The most expensive option — which costs $148,750, adjusted for inflation — is just .02% of Hsieh's $840 million net worth.

The cost of Airstream trailers ranges from $25,900 to $139,900. The most expensive option — which costs $148,750, adjusted for inflation — is just .02% of Hsieh

Source: Wired

Aptly named, it's also home to Hsieh's pet alpacas, which (usually) live in a pen.

Aptly named, it

Hsieh previously told Business Insider his favorite aspect of living in the park is impromptu interactions with his neighbors.

Hsieh previously told Business Insider his favorite aspect of living in the park is impromptu interactions with his neighbors.

"I did it because I wanted to maximize serendipity and randomness in my life," Hsieh said about founding Llamapolis.

"I did it because I wanted to maximize serendipity and randomness in my life," Hsieh said about founding Llamapolis.

Mark Zuckerberg lives in a home that's .01% of his wealth — he paid $7 million for a house in Palo Alto in 2011. That's equivalent to $7.8 million in today's dollars. While that's not an outright modest number, it is modest for a man worth $62.9 billion.

Mark Zuckerberg lives in a home that

It comes with a big backyard and a pool ...

It comes with a big backyard and a pool ...

... and lush, detailed landscaping.

... and lush, detailed landscaping.

Inside, the house has tons of windows for sunlight ...

Inside, the house has tons of windows for sunlight ...

... a bathroom with a tub centerpiece and his and hers sinks ...

... a bathroom with a tub centerpiece and his and hers sinks ...

... and a spacious kitchen.

... and a spacious kitchen.

Evan Spiegel also lives in California. He purchased the Los Angeles house he shares with wife Miranda Kerr in 2016 for $12 million, or $12.5 million adjusted for inflation — just .57% of his $2.2 billion net worth.

Evan Spiegel also lives in California. He purchased the Los Angeles house he shares with wife Miranda Kerr in 2016 for $12 million, or $12.5 million adjusted for inflation — just .57% of his $2.2 billion net worth.

The house used to belong to Harrison Ford.

The house used to belong to Harrison Ford.

At 7,164 square feet, it has an open floor plan with plenty of sunshine ...

At 7,164 square feet, it has an open floor plan with plenty of sunshine ...

... a dining room and library with dark gray wood interiors ...

... a dining room and library with dark gray wood interiors ...

... and a kitchen with marble accents.

... and a kitchen with marble accents.

The backyard overlooks the city.

The backyard overlooks the city.

Meanwhile, over in Beverly Hills is Serena William's $6.7 million home that she bought in 2017. Adjusted for inflation, it cost $6.8 million — only 3.8% of her reportedly $180 million net worth.

Meanwhile, over in Beverly Hills is Serena William

The 6,000-square-foot, three-story Spanish-style residence sits on a quarter-acre lot in a gated community.

The 6,000-square-foot, three-story Spanish-style residence sits on a quarter-acre lot in a gated community.

It has five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and a light and airy feel with minimalist decor.

It has five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and a light and airy feel with minimalist decor.

There are brushed oak floors throughout the house, and the kitchen — which opens out onto a veranda — has marble countertops.

There are brushed oak floors throughout the house, and the kitchen — which opens out onto a veranda — has marble countertops.

There's also a lower-level bonus room complete with a glass-front wine cellar.

There

Outside, the grassy backyard has a built-in grilling station and swimming pool.

Outside, the grassy backyard has a built-in grilling station and swimming pool.

Serena isn't the only sports star living in a relatively affordable home. Shaq recently put his $21.9 million Florida home, which sits on 700 feet of lakefront property in a gated Orlando community, on the market.

Serena isn

He originally bought the house for a little less than $4 million in 1993 — $6.9 million in today's dollars. That's 1.7% of his $400 million net worth.

He originally bought the house for a little less than $4 million in 1993 — $6.9 million in today

The home has 12 bedrooms spread across 35,000 square feet.

The home has 12 bedrooms spread across 35,000 square feet.

The entryway features a curved double grand staircase and polished marble floors, leading into the 1,170-square-foot great room.

The entryway features a curved double grand staircase and polished marble floors, leading into the 1,170-square-foot great room.

The master suite has a spacious walk-in closet, mirrored wall, gilded ceiling, and expansive views of the lake.

The master suite has a spacious walk-in closet, mirrored wall, gilded ceiling, and expansive views of the lake.

Shaq's home also has many additional rooms, like a recording studio, 17-car garage, a cigar bar and lounge, a home theater, and, of course, an indoor basketball court.

Shaq

The outside space is just as impressive, with a 95-foot-long, 15-foot-deep swimming pool with a waterfall, outdoor BBQ space, and cabana.

The outside space is just as impressive, with a 95-foot-long, 15-foot-deep swimming pool with a waterfall, outdoor BBQ space, and cabana.
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