If you're thinking replacement, look at vinyl plank.
We just moved into a new house as well, and we replaced the carpet with vinyl plank. You can get the stuff which "locks" with a tongue and groove system or you can get the floating, free laying stuff (which you can glue too).
Our stuff was $3.20/sq foot or so... you can always find it on sale at the big box majors, or negotiate with the smaller flooring specialty stores.
Tip: Instead of getting a tiny sample, the store should will let you take 2-3 full planks home to test the color. We had to match to existing tile, so this was way better. Plus, if you have a wood grain pattern, having a couple full planks side by side will give you a way better idea of what it will look like.
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