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From what I've seen, the price you cite is for a steel frame only--no labor to assemble, no coverings--interior or exterior--no foundation, etc. I guess what you are really asking is, is it worthwhile to use steel framing rather than wood? If so, your plan to talk to a local seller is a good one, as long as you compare only their product, steel framing, with wood framing, and don't forget to include a discussion about costs of labor to erect each type of frame. Additionally, there are costs in running electrical wiring and plumbing through steel as special grommets are used.

It might be better if you talked to a few contractors who have built both types of frame houses. All things being equal, you want to know if the steel frame has advantages you want that offset any additional costs.