Austin, TX vs Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim: Housing Market Comparison (2026)
Side-by-side Alpha Scores, affordability, momentum, supply, jobs, and rental yield · scores computed September 2026
Austin, TX vs Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim side by side
| Metric | ● Austin, TX | ● Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Score | 43 | 29 |
| Price Momentum | 1 | 60 |
| Inventory Health | 91band 5 of 5 | 37band 5 of 5 |
| Affordability | 18 | 1 |
| Economic Strength | 65 | 35 |
| Rental Yield | 22 | 2 |
| Median Sale Price (Redfin) | $439K | — |
| Months of Supply (Redfin) | 6 | — |
Highlighted = the stronger read for that metric (supply, valuation, and payment burden are better when lower). Income/rent inputs lag annually.
How Austin, TX and Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim compare, dimension by dimension
- Affordability: Austin, TX leads — Austin, TX 18/100 vs Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim 1/100.
- Price Momentum: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim leads — Austin, TX 1/100 vs Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim 60/100.
- Inventory Health: Austin, TX leads — Austin, TX 91/100 vs Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim 37/100.
- Economic Strength: Austin, TX leads — Austin, TX 65/100 vs Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim 35/100.
- Rental Yield: Austin, TX leads — Austin, TX 22/100 vs Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim 2/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a higher Alpha Score, Austin, TX or Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim?
Austin, TX scores higher — 43 vs 29 out of 100. The Alpha Score is a 0-100 composite of price momentum, inventory health, affordability, economic strength, and rental yield.
Is Austin, TX or Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim more affordable?
Austin, TX is more affordable on our affordability dimension.
Which housing market has stronger momentum, Austin, TX or Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim has stronger price momentum — 60/100 vs 1/100.
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 Austin, TX market brief and the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim brief.