Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington vs Providence, RI: Housing Market Comparison (2026)
Side-by-side Alpha Scores, affordability, momentum, supply, jobs, and rental yield · as of July 2026
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington vs Providence, RI side by side
| Metric | ● Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | ● Providence, RI |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Score | 31 | 44 |
| Price Momentum | 50 | 75 |
| Inventory Health | 1 | 30 |
| Affordability | 28 | 15 |
| Economic Strength | 42 | 85 |
| Rental Yield | 45 | 8 |
| Median Sale Price | — | $520K |
| Price-to-Income | 3.7 | 6.1 |
| Payment-to-Income | 22.5% | 36.1% |
| Months of Supply | — | 3 |
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.2% | 2.9% |
| Overvaluation Index | 10 | 70 |
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 Providence, RI compare, dimension by dimension
- Affordability: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington leads — Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 28/100 vs Providence, RI 15/100.
- Price Momentum: Providence, RI leads — Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 50/100 vs Providence, RI 75/100.
- Inventory Health: Providence, RI leads — Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 1/100 vs Providence, RI 30/100.
- Economic Strength: Providence, RI leads — Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 42/100 vs Providence, RI 85/100.
- Rental Yield: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington leads — Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 45/100 vs Providence, RI 8/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a higher Alpha Score, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington or Providence, RI?
Providence, RI scores higher — 44 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 Providence, RI more affordable?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington is more affordable on our affordability dimension. Price-to-income is 3.7 in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington and 6.1 in Providence, RI.
Which housing market has stronger momentum, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington or Providence, RI?
Providence, RI has stronger price momentum — 75/100 vs 50/100.
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