Compare two states
Statewide asking prices, inventory and pace side by side. Change either state; the link updates so you can share the comparison.
| Measure, September 2026 | California | Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Median listing price | $725,000 | $459,900 |
| Asking price vs. a year ago | −3.1% | −3.5% |
| Homes for sale vs. a year ago | +0.6% | +6.7% |
| Median days on market | 55 days | 65 days |
| Listings with a price cut | 18.6% | 26.7% |
The differences in plain English
- The median asking price in California ($725,000) is 57.6% higher than in Arizona ($459,900).
- Over the past year, asking prices are down 3.1% in California and down 3.5% in Arizona.
- Homes for sale are 0.6% above a year ago in California, and 6.7% above a year ago in Arizona.
- The typical listing spends 55 days on the market in California, 10 days shorter than in Arizona (65).
- 19% of listings in California have had a price cut, compared with 27% in Arizona.
Source: Realtor.com® Economic Research (50 states and D.C., September 2026). Statewide figures; individual cities and ZIP codes can differ.