Boston-Cambridge-Newton vs Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater: Housing Market Comparison (2026)
Side-by-side Alpha Scores, affordability, momentum, supply, jobs, and rental yield · as of May 2026
Boston-Cambridge-Newton vs Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater side by side
| Metric | ● Boston-Cambridge-Newton | ● Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Score | 26 | 34 |
| Price Momentum | 50 | 50 |
| Inventory Health | 2 | 1 |
| Affordability | 9 | 17 |
| Economic Strength | 36 | 44 |
| Rental Yield | 42 | 73 |
| Median Sale Price | — | — |
| Price-to-Income | 5.4 | 4.3 |
| Payment-to-Income | 33.3% | 26.4% |
| Months of Supply | — | — |
| Gross Rental Yield | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Overvaluation Index | — | — |
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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater compare, dimension by dimension
- Affordability: Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater leads — Boston-Cambridge-Newton 9/100 vs Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater 17/100.
- Price Momentum: Boston-Cambridge-Newton and Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater score the same (50/100).
- Inventory Health: Boston-Cambridge-Newton leads — Boston-Cambridge-Newton 2/100 vs Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater 1/100.
- Economic Strength: Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater leads — Boston-Cambridge-Newton 36/100 vs Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater 44/100.
- Rental Yield: Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater leads — Boston-Cambridge-Newton 42/100 vs Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater 73/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a higher Alpha Score, Boston-Cambridge-Newton or Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater?
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater scores higher — 34 vs 26 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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater more affordable?
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater is more affordable on our affordability dimension. Price-to-income is 5.4 in Boston-Cambridge-Newton and 4.3 in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater.
Which housing market has stronger momentum, Boston-Cambridge-Newton or Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater?
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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater brief.