Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim vs San Antonio, TX: Housing Market Comparison (2026)
Side-by-side Alpha Scores, affordability, momentum, supply, jobs, and rental yield · scores computed October 2026
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim vs San Antonio, TX side by side
| Metric | ● Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | ● San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Score | 29 | 36 |
| Price Momentum | 60 | 1 |
| Inventory Health | 37band 5 of 5 | 49band 5 of 5 |
| Affordability | 1 | 35 |
| Economic Strength | 37 | 40 |
| Rental Yield | 2 | 60 |
| Median Sale Price (Redfin) | — | $304K |
| 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 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim and San Antonio, TX compare, dimension by dimension
- Affordability: San Antonio, TX leads — Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim 1/100 vs San Antonio, TX 35/100.
- Price Momentum: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim leads — Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim 60/100 vs San Antonio, TX 1/100.
- Inventory Health: San Antonio, TX leads — Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim 37/100 vs San Antonio, TX 49/100.
- Economic Strength: San Antonio, TX leads — Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim 37/100 vs San Antonio, TX 40/100.
- Rental Yield: San Antonio, TX leads — Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim 2/100 vs San Antonio, TX 60/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a higher Alpha Score, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim or San Antonio, TX?
San Antonio, TX scores higher — 36 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 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim or San Antonio, TX more affordable?
San Antonio, TX is more affordable on our affordability dimension.
Which housing market has stronger momentum, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim or San Antonio, TX?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim has stronger price momentum — 60/100 vs 1/100.
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-Long Beach-Anaheim market brief and the San Antonio, TX brief.