Los Angeles, CA vs Nassau County, NY: Housing Market Comparison (2026)
Side-by-side Alpha Scores, affordability, momentum, supply, jobs, and rental yield · as of July 2026
Los Angeles, CA vs Nassau County, NY side by side
| Metric | ● Los Angeles, CA | ● Nassau County, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Score | 30 | 45 |
| Price Momentum | 72 | 82 |
| Inventory Health | 29 | 42 |
| Affordability | 1 | 21 |
| Economic Strength | 33 | 54 |
| Rental Yield | 13 | 23 |
| Median Sale Price | $940K | $756K |
| Price-to-Income | 10.4 | 5.5 |
| Payment-to-Income | 62.0% | 32.6% |
| Months of Supply | 4 | 3 |
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Overvaluation Index | 70 | 70 |
Highlighted = the stronger read for that metric (supply, valuation, and payment burden are better when lower). Income/rent inputs lag annually.
How Los Angeles, CA and Nassau County, NY compare, dimension by dimension
- Affordability: Nassau County, NY leads — Los Angeles, CA 1/100 vs Nassau County, NY 21/100.
- Price Momentum: Nassau County, NY leads — Los Angeles, CA 72/100 vs Nassau County, NY 82/100.
- Inventory Health: Nassau County, NY leads — Los Angeles, CA 29/100 vs Nassau County, NY 42/100.
- Economic Strength: Nassau County, NY leads — Los Angeles, CA 33/100 vs Nassau County, NY 54/100.
- Rental Yield: Nassau County, NY leads — Los Angeles, CA 13/100 vs Nassau County, NY 23/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a higher Alpha Score, Los Angeles, CA or Nassau County, NY?
Nassau County, NY scores higher — 45 vs 30 out of 100. The Alpha Score is a 0-100 composite of price momentum, inventory health, affordability, economic strength, and rental yield.
Is Los Angeles, CA or Nassau County, NY more affordable?
Nassau County, NY is more affordable on our affordability dimension. Price-to-income is 10.4 in Los Angeles, CA and 5.5 in Nassau County, NY.
Which housing market has stronger momentum, Los Angeles, CA or Nassau County, NY?
Nassau County, NY has stronger price momentum — 82/100 vs 72/100.
What is the median home price in Los Angeles, CA vs Nassau County, NY?
The median sale price is $940K in Los Angeles, CA and $756K in Nassau County, NY.
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