Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington vs Washington, DC: Housing Market Comparison (2026)
Side-by-side Alpha Scores, affordability, momentum, supply, jobs, and rental yield · as of July 2026
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington vs Washington, DC side by side
| Metric | ● Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | ● Washington, DC |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Score | 35 | 41 |
| Price Momentum | 50 | 67 |
| Inventory Health | 1 | 34 |
| Affordability | 28 | 31 |
| Economic Strength | 68 | 50 |
| Rental Yield | 35 | 20 |
| Median Sale Price | — | $630K |
| Price-to-Income | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Payment-to-Income | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| Months of Supply | — | 3 |
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.0% | 3.9% |
| 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 Washington, DC compare, dimension by dimension
- Affordability: Washington, DC leads — Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 28/100 vs Washington, DC 31/100.
- Price Momentum: Washington, DC leads — Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 50/100 vs Washington, DC 67/100.
- Inventory Health: Washington, DC leads — Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 1/100 vs Washington, DC 34/100.
- Economic Strength: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington leads — Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 68/100 vs Washington, DC 50/100.
- Rental Yield: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington leads — Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington 35/100 vs Washington, DC 20/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a higher Alpha Score, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington or Washington, DC?
Washington, DC scores higher — 41 vs 35 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 Washington, DC more affordable?
Washington, DC is more affordable on our affordability dimension. Price-to-income is 3.9 in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington and 5.0 in Washington, DC.
Which housing market has stronger momentum, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington or Washington, DC?
Washington, DC has stronger price momentum — 67/100 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 Washington, DC brief.