Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta vs Baltimore-Columbia-Towson: Housing Market Comparison (2026)
Side-by-side Alpha Scores, affordability, momentum, supply, jobs, and rental yield · as of May 2026
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta vs Baltimore-Columbia-Towson side by side
| Metric | ● Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta | ● Baltimore-Columbia-Towson |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Score | 42 | 34 |
| Price Momentum | 50 | 50 |
| Inventory Health | 0 | 3 |
| Affordability | 24 | 25 |
| Economic Strength | 84 | 56 |
| Rental Yield | 69 | 43 |
| Median Sale Price | — | — |
| Price-to-Income | 3.9 | 3.8 |
| Payment-to-Income | 23.8% | 23.6% |
| Months of Supply | — | — |
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Overvaluation Index | 10 | 10 |
Highlighted = the stronger read for that metric (supply, valuation, and payment burden are better when lower). Income/rent inputs lag annually.
How Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta and Baltimore-Columbia-Towson compare, dimension by dimension
- Affordability: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson leads — Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta 24/100 vs Baltimore-Columbia-Towson 25/100.
- Price Momentum: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta and Baltimore-Columbia-Towson score the same (50/100).
- Inventory Health: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson leads — Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta 0/100 vs Baltimore-Columbia-Towson 3/100.
- Economic Strength: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta leads — Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta 84/100 vs Baltimore-Columbia-Towson 56/100.
- Rental Yield: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta leads — Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta 69/100 vs Baltimore-Columbia-Towson 43/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a higher Alpha Score, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta or Baltimore-Columbia-Towson?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta scores higher — 42 vs 34 out of 100. The Alpha Score is a 0-100 composite of price momentum, inventory health, affordability, economic strength, and rental yield.
Is Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta or Baltimore-Columbia-Towson more affordable?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson is more affordable on our affordability dimension. Price-to-income is 3.9 in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta and 3.8 in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson.
Which housing market has stronger momentum, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta or Baltimore-Columbia-Towson?
Both markets show similar price momentum (about 50/100).
Want to swap in other cities, change the metrics, or chart the trend over time? Customize this comparison → in the interactive Compare tool. Or read the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta market brief and the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson brief.