While natural wood has a beautiful depth that can add characteristic and life in a way that engineered wood can replicate, natural wood has a better reception to repairs versus its counterpart. However, there is a big difference in price range between the two types of wood. For example, hardwood flooring can have a range of $8 and $15 per square foot in comparison to the range of $4 and $7 offered by engineered wood flooring. So, if looking for a more budget-friendly option and similar look- engineered wood product would be a good alternative. 

Source used : https://flooring-franchise.com/press-releases/solid-wood-vs-engineered-wood-cost-use-these-7-factors-to-budget-for-a-new-floor/#:~:text=According%20to%20Sean%20O'Rourke%2C%20national%20director%20of,makes%20it%20an%20affordable%20option%20for%20flooring.&text=It's%20also%20more%20resistant%20to%20moisture%20and%20humidity.