Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington vs Pittsburgh, PA: Housing Market Comparison (2026)
Side-by-side Alpha Scores, affordability, momentum, supply, jobs, and rental yield · as of July 2026
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington vs Pittsburgh, PA side by side
| Metric | ● Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | ● Pittsburgh, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Score | 31 | 58 |
| Price Momentum | 50 | 65 |
| Inventory Health | 1 | 25 |
| Affordability | 28 | 70 |
| Economic Strength | 42 | 79 |
| Rental Yield | 45 | 59 |
| Median Sale Price | — | $275K |
| Price-to-Income | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Payment-to-Income | 22.5% | 22.1% |
| Months of Supply | — | 4 |
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.2% | 4.4% |
| Overvaluation Index | 10 | 50 |
Highlighted = the stronger read for that metric (supply, valuation, and payment burden are better when lower). Income/rent inputs lag annually.
How Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington and Pittsburgh, PA compare, dimension by dimension
- Affordability: Pittsburgh, PA leads — Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 28/100 vs Pittsburgh, PA 70/100.
- Price Momentum: Pittsburgh, PA leads — Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 50/100 vs Pittsburgh, PA 65/100.
- Inventory Health: Pittsburgh, PA leads — Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 1/100 vs Pittsburgh, PA 25/100.
- Economic Strength: Pittsburgh, PA leads — Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 42/100 vs Pittsburgh, PA 79/100.
- Rental Yield: Pittsburgh, PA leads — Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 45/100 vs Pittsburgh, PA 59/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a higher Alpha Score, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington or Pittsburgh, PA?
Pittsburgh, PA scores higher — 58 vs 31 out of 100. The Alpha Score is a 0-100 composite of price momentum, inventory health, affordability, economic strength, and rental yield.
Is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington or Pittsburgh, PA more affordable?
Pittsburgh, PA is more affordable on our affordability dimension. Price-to-income is 3.7 in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington and 3.7 in Pittsburgh, PA.
Which housing market has stronger momentum, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington or Pittsburgh, PA?
Pittsburgh, PA has stronger price momentum — 65/100 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington market brief and the Pittsburgh, PA brief.