Chicago-Naperville-Elgin vs San Antonio, TX: Housing Market Comparison (2026)
Side-by-side Alpha Scores, affordability, momentum, supply, jobs, and rental yield · scores computed September 2026
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin vs San Antonio, TX side by side
| Metric | ● Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | ● San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Score | 39 | 38 |
| Price Momentum | 83 | 1 |
| Inventory Health | 13band 5 of 5 | 49band 5 of 5 |
| Affordability | 37 | 35 |
| Economic Strength | 25 | 49 |
| Rental Yield | 45 | 60 |
| Median Sale Price (Redfin) | — | $304K |
| 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 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin and San Antonio, TX compare, dimension by dimension
- Affordability: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin leads — Chicago-Naperville-Elgin 37/100 vs San Antonio, TX 35/100.
- Price Momentum: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin leads — Chicago-Naperville-Elgin 83/100 vs San Antonio, TX 1/100.
- Inventory Health: San Antonio, TX leads — Chicago-Naperville-Elgin 13/100 vs San Antonio, TX 49/100.
- Economic Strength: San Antonio, TX leads — Chicago-Naperville-Elgin 25/100 vs San Antonio, TX 49/100.
- Rental Yield: San Antonio, TX leads — Chicago-Naperville-Elgin 45/100 vs San Antonio, TX 60/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a higher Alpha Score, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin or San Antonio, TX?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin scores higher — 39 vs 38 out of 100. The Alpha Score is a 0-100 composite of price momentum, inventory health, affordability, economic strength, and rental yield.
Is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin or San Antonio, TX more affordable?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin is more affordable on our affordability dimension.
Which housing market has stronger momentum, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin or San Antonio, TX?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin has stronger price momentum — 83/100 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 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin market brief and the San Antonio, TX brief.