Rental Yield by City Comparator
Gross + net yield ranges across 30+ cities
Compare rental yields: Berlin ~3% gross, Lisbon 5%, Madrid 4%, Detroit 8%, Memphis 12%. Plus net yield after taxes/fees/vacancy. 2026 data ranges.
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Rental Yield by City Comparator
Gross + net rental yields across 30+ cities. From sub-3% Berlin to 12%+ Memphis. With tax + vacancy adjustment + risk context.
How to use this tool
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Pick cities
Compare 30+ markets gross + net yield.
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See trade-offs
High yield = high risk + low appreciation typical.
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Investment thesis
Match yield to your goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why high-yield cities?
Higher cap-rate markets (Detroit 8-12%) compensate for: weaker rental demand, longer vacancy, harder property management remote, slower appreciation. Yield ≠ return — total return = yield + appreciation − risk-cost.
Net vs Gross yield?
Gross = annual rent / property value. Net = (rent − expenses) / property value. Difference: 30-40% (taxes, insurance, vacancy, maintenance). High-tax states (NJ, IL): net much lower than gross.
European cities lower?
Berlin/Paris ~3% gross typical, vs Memphis 10%+. EU advantages: regulated rent control = stable but capped. US: variable. Most "investor returns" in EU come from appreciation, not cashflow.
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