Define expensive and what brand?
I typically spend <$15. But dewalt or fatmax are really nice. I have a 40' husky tape I like bc it has measurement s on both sides and its magnetic on the tip. But its pretty worn out and its a year old but it has a lifetime warranty.
Hone Depot has the 25' Dewalt Wounded Warrior tapes on sale right now for $14. I just picked one up.