Houston, TX vs Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim: Housing Market Comparison (2026)
Side-by-side Alpha Scores, affordability, momentum, supply, jobs, and rental yield · scores computed October 2026
Houston, TX vs Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim side by side
| Metric | ● Houston, TX | ● Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Score | 45 | 29 |
| Price Momentum | 3 | 60 |
| Inventory Health | 87band 5 of 5 | 37band 5 of 5 |
| Affordability | 36 | 1 |
| Economic Strength | 38 | 37 |
| Rental Yield | 56 | 2 |
| Median Sale Price (Redfin) | $328K | — |
| 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 Houston, TX and Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim compare, dimension by dimension
- Affordability: Houston, TX leads — Houston, TX 36/100 vs Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim 1/100.
- Price Momentum: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim leads — Houston, TX 3/100 vs Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim 60/100.
- Inventory Health: Houston, TX leads — Houston, TX 87/100 vs Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim 37/100.
- Economic Strength: Houston, TX leads — Houston, TX 38/100 vs Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim 37/100.
- Rental Yield: Houston, TX leads — Houston, TX 56/100 vs Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim 2/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a higher Alpha Score, Houston, TX or Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim?
Houston, TX scores higher — 45 vs 29 out of 100. The Alpha Score is a 0-100 composite of price momentum, inventory health, affordability, economic strength, and rental yield.
Is Houston, TX or Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim more affordable?
Houston, TX is more affordable on our affordability dimension.
Which housing market has stronger momentum, Houston, TX or Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim has stronger price momentum — 60/100 vs 3/100.
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 Houston, TX market brief and the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim brief.