Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington vs Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington: Housing Market Comparison (2026)
Side-by-side Alpha Scores, affordability, momentum, supply, jobs, and rental yield · scores computed September 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington vs Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington side by side
| Metric | ● Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | ● Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Score | 60 | 60 |
| Price Momentum | — | — |
| Inventory Health | 100 | 97 |
| Affordability | 28 | 30 |
| Economic Strength | 53 | 61 |
| Rental Yield | 47 | 36 |
| Median Sale Price | — | — |
| Price-to-Income | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Payment-to-Income | 25.1% | 24.3% |
| Months of Supply | — | — |
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Overvaluation Index | 20 | 10 |
Highlighted = the stronger read for that metric (supply, valuation, and payment burden are better when lower). Income/rent inputs lag annually.
How Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington and Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington compare, dimension by dimension
- Affordability: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington leads — Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington 28/100 vs Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 30/100.
- Inventory Health: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington leads — Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington 100/100 vs Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 97/100.
- Economic Strength: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington leads — Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington 53/100 vs Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 61/100.
- Rental Yield: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington leads — Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington 47/100 vs Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 36/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a higher Alpha Score, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington or Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington?
They're essentially tied, each near 60 out of 100. The Alpha Score is a 0-100 composite of price momentum, inventory health, affordability, economic strength, and rental yield.
Is Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington or Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington more affordable?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington is more affordable on our affordability dimension. Price-to-income is 4.0 in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington and 3.9 in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington.
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 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington market brief and the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington brief.