Boston-Cambridge-Newton vs Detroit-Warren-Dearborn: Housing Market Comparison (2026)
Side-by-side Alpha Scores, affordability, momentum, supply, jobs, and rental yield · as of July 2026
Boston-Cambridge-Newton vs Detroit-Warren-Dearborn side by side
| Metric | ● Boston-Cambridge-Newton | ● Detroit-Warren-Dearborn |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Score | 23 | 36 |
| Price Momentum | 50 | 50 |
| Inventory Health | 2 | 1 |
| Affordability | 9 | 46 |
| Economic Strength | 48 | 41 |
| Rental Yield | 9 | 54 |
| Median Sale Price | — | — |
| Price-to-Income | 5.6 | 3.3 |
| Payment-to-Income | 35.1% | 20.5% |
| Months of Supply | — | — |
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Overvaluation Index | 40 | 0 |
Highlighted = the stronger read for that metric (supply, valuation, and payment burden are better when lower). Income/rent inputs lag annually.
How Boston-Cambridge-Newton and Detroit-Warren-Dearborn compare, dimension by dimension
- Affordability: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn leads — Boston-Cambridge-Newton 9/100 vs Detroit-Warren-Dearborn 46/100.
- Price Momentum: Boston-Cambridge-Newton and Detroit-Warren-Dearborn score the same (50/100).
- Inventory Health: Boston-Cambridge-Newton leads — Boston-Cambridge-Newton 2/100 vs Detroit-Warren-Dearborn 1/100.
- Economic Strength: Boston-Cambridge-Newton leads — Boston-Cambridge-Newton 48/100 vs Detroit-Warren-Dearborn 41/100.
- Rental Yield: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn leads — Boston-Cambridge-Newton 9/100 vs Detroit-Warren-Dearborn 54/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a higher Alpha Score, Boston-Cambridge-Newton or Detroit-Warren-Dearborn?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn scores higher — 36 vs 23 out of 100. The Alpha Score is a 0-100 composite of price momentum, inventory health, affordability, economic strength, and rental yield.
Is Boston-Cambridge-Newton or Detroit-Warren-Dearborn more affordable?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn is more affordable on our affordability dimension. Price-to-income is 5.6 in Boston-Cambridge-Newton and 3.3 in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn.
Which housing market has stronger momentum, Boston-Cambridge-Newton or Detroit-Warren-Dearborn?
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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton market brief and the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn brief.