Columbus, OH vs Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington: Housing Market Comparison (2026)
Side-by-side Alpha Scores, affordability, momentum, supply, jobs, and rental yield · as of July 2026
Columbus, OH vs Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington side by side
| Metric | ● Columbus, OH | ● Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Score | 46 | 31 |
| Price Momentum | 58 | 50 |
| Inventory Health | 28 | 1 |
| Affordability | 50 | 28 |
| Economic Strength | 50 | 42 |
| Rental Yield | 50 | 45 |
| Median Sale Price | $353K | — |
| Price-to-Income | — | 3.7 |
| Payment-to-Income | — | 22.5% |
| Months of Supply | 3 | — |
| Gross Rental Yield | — | 5.2% |
| Overvaluation Index | — | 10 |
Highlighted = the stronger read for that metric (supply, valuation, and payment burden are better when lower). Income/rent inputs lag annually.
How Columbus, OH and Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington compare, dimension by dimension
- Affordability: Columbus, OH leads — Columbus, OH 50/100 vs Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 28/100.
- Price Momentum: Columbus, OH leads — Columbus, OH 58/100 vs Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 50/100.
- Inventory Health: Columbus, OH leads — Columbus, OH 28/100 vs Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 1/100.
- Economic Strength: Columbus, OH leads — Columbus, OH 50/100 vs Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 42/100.
- Rental Yield: Columbus, OH leads — Columbus, OH 50/100 vs Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 45/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a higher Alpha Score, Columbus, OH or Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington?
Columbus, OH scores higher — 46 vs 31 out of 100. The Alpha Score is a 0-100 composite of price momentum, inventory health, affordability, economic strength, and rental yield.
Is Columbus, OH or Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington more affordable?
Columbus, OH is more affordable on our affordability dimension.
Which housing market has stronger momentum, Columbus, OH or Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington?
Columbus, OH has stronger price momentum — 58/100 vs 50/100.
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