Los Angeles, CA vs Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington: Housing Market Comparison (2026)
Side-by-side Alpha Scores, affordability, momentum, supply, jobs, and rental yield · as of July 2026
Los Angeles, CA vs Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington side by side
| Metric | ● Los Angeles, CA | ● Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Score | 30 | 35 |
| Price Momentum | 72 | 50 |
| Inventory Health | 29 | 1 |
| Affordability | 1 | 28 |
| Economic Strength | 33 | 68 |
| Rental Yield | 13 | 35 |
| Median Sale Price | $940K | — |
| Price-to-Income | 10.4 | 3.9 |
| Payment-to-Income | 62.0% | 24.3% |
| Months of Supply | 4 | — |
| Gross Rental Yield | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Overvaluation Index | 70 | 10 |
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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington compare, dimension by dimension
- Affordability: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington leads — Los Angeles, CA 1/100 vs Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 28/100.
- Price Momentum: Los Angeles, CA leads — Los Angeles, CA 72/100 vs Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 50/100.
- Inventory Health: Los Angeles, CA leads — Los Angeles, CA 29/100 vs Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 1/100.
- Economic Strength: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington leads — Los Angeles, CA 33/100 vs Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 68/100.
- Rental Yield: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington leads — Los Angeles, CA 13/100 vs Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 35/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a higher Alpha Score, Los Angeles, CA or Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington scores higher — 35 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington more affordable?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington is more affordable on our affordability dimension. Price-to-income is 10.4 in Los Angeles, CA and 3.9 in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington.
Which housing market has stronger momentum, Los Angeles, CA or Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington?
Los Angeles, CA 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 Los Angeles, CA market brief and the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington brief.