Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington vs San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley: Housing Market Comparison (2026)
Side-by-side Alpha Scores, affordability, momentum, supply, jobs, and rental yield · scores computed September 2026
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington vs San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley side by side
| Metric | ● Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | ● San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Score | 60 | 41 |
| Price Momentum | — | — |
| Inventory Health | 97 | 97 |
| Affordability | 30 | 2 |
| Economic Strength | 61 | 42 |
| Rental Yield | 36 | 1 |
| Median Sale Price | — | — |
| Price-to-Income | 3.9 | 8.4 |
| Payment-to-Income | 24.3% | 52.8% |
| Months of Supply | — | — |
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.0% | 2.6% |
| Overvaluation Index | 10 | 40 |
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 San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley compare, dimension by dimension
- Affordability: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington leads — Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 30/100 vs San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley 2/100.
- Inventory Health: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington and San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley score the same (97/100).
- Economic Strength: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington leads — Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 61/100 vs San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley 42/100.
- Rental Yield: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington leads — Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 36/100 vs San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley 1/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a higher Alpha Score, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington or San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington scores higher — 60 vs 41 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 San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley more affordable?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington is more affordable on our affordability dimension. Price-to-income is 3.9 in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington and 8.4 in San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley.
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 San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley brief.