Chicago-Naperville-Elgin vs Virginia Beach, VA: Housing Market Comparison (2026)
Side-by-side Alpha Scores, affordability, momentum, supply, jobs, and rental yield · as of July 2026
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin vs Virginia Beach, VA side by side
| Metric | ● Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | ● Virginia Beach, VA |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Score | 34 | 52 |
| Price Momentum | 50 | 72 |
| Inventory Health | 1 | 33 |
| Affordability | 36 | 40 |
| Economic Strength | 42 | 63 |
| Rental Yield | 52 | 60 |
| Median Sale Price | — | $383K |
| Price-to-Income | 3.4 | 4.8 |
| Payment-to-Income | 20.9% | 28.3% |
| Months of Supply | — | 2 |
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.5% | 4.4% |
| Overvaluation Index | 0 | 60 |
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 Virginia Beach, VA compare, dimension by dimension
- Affordability: Virginia Beach, VA leads — Chicago-Naperville-Elgin 36/100 vs Virginia Beach, VA 40/100.
- Price Momentum: Virginia Beach, VA leads — Chicago-Naperville-Elgin 50/100 vs Virginia Beach, VA 72/100.
- Inventory Health: Virginia Beach, VA leads — Chicago-Naperville-Elgin 1/100 vs Virginia Beach, VA 33/100.
- Economic Strength: Virginia Beach, VA leads — Chicago-Naperville-Elgin 42/100 vs Virginia Beach, VA 63/100.
- Rental Yield: Virginia Beach, VA leads — Chicago-Naperville-Elgin 52/100 vs Virginia Beach, VA 60/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a higher Alpha Score, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin or Virginia Beach, VA?
Virginia Beach, VA scores higher — 52 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 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin or Virginia Beach, VA more affordable?
Virginia Beach, VA is more affordable on our affordability dimension. Price-to-income is 3.4 in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin and 4.8 in Virginia Beach, VA.
Which housing market has stronger momentum, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin or Virginia Beach, VA?
Virginia Beach, VA has stronger price momentum — 72/100 vs 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 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin market brief and the Virginia Beach, VA brief.