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Market analysis written from the same live Inside Airbnb data that powers our reports — head-to-head city comparisons, seasonality, regulation and honest verdicts. Numbers refresh automatically as new snapshots land.

Head-to-head · United States

Hawaii vs New York City Airbnb: which market actually pays

NYC's median listing earns $8.3K more per year despite a $60 lower nightly rate. This piece explains why, where each market bites back, and who should still choose Hawaii.

7 September 2026
Head-to-head · United States

Clark County NV vs New York City Airbnb Investment Compared

Two markets, nearly identical listing counts, but a $8.5K revenue gap. This piece works out which city actually pencils, and for what kind of investor.

3 September 2026
Head-to-head · United States

Broward County vs New York City Airbnb: which market earns more

NYC doubles Broward's median revenue and holds 60% occupancy year-round. This piece works through why, where regulation bites, and the one profile that might still pick Florida.

31 August 2026
Head-to-head · United States

Clark County NV vs Los Angeles Airbnb: Which Market Is Worth Your Money

Two Sun Belt markets, one clear winner on yield. This piece reads the occupancy gap, the rate spread and the regulatory picture to tell you where to put your money and what you're giving up either way.

27 August 2026
Head-to-head · United States

Clark County NV vs Hawaii Airbnb: Which Market Is Worth Your Money

Two markets with nearly identical median revenues but opposite trajectories. This piece reads the direction of travel and tells you which one to buy into and why.

24 August 2026
Head-to-head · United States

Broward County vs Los Angeles Airbnb: Which Market Is Worth Your Money

LA runs higher occupancy, a stronger nightly rate and nearly £5K more median revenue. Here's what that gap actually means for a buyer choosing between the two markets.

20 August 2026
Head-to-head · United States

Broward County vs Hawaii Airbnb: Which Market Actually Pays

Hawaii earns $2.5K more per listing per year, but Broward's occupancy is climbing faster and its entry costs are lower. Here's how to read both numbers honestly.

17 August 2026
Head-to-head · Australia

Melbourne vs Sydney Airbnb: which city actually makes you money

Sydney leads on every headline metric, but Melbourne's lower entry cost and surging occupancy tell a more complicated story. Here's how to read the numbers before you commit.

13 August 2026
Head-to-head · Italy

Milan vs Sicily Airbnb Investment: Which Market Actually Pays

Milan's median listing earns €8.4K against Sicily's €3.1K. This piece explains why that gap exists, what seasonality does to cashflow, and which investor profile should ignore the headline number.

10 August 2026
Head-to-head · Italy

Milan vs Puglia Airbnb Investment: Which Market Actually Pays

Milan's occupancy runs at 30% against Puglia's 18%, and the revenue gap is not close. Here's what the numbers mean for a UK buyer choosing between the two.

6 August 2026
Head-to-head · Italy

Milan vs Rome Airbnb Investment: Which City Actually Pays

Same occupancy rate, different revenue story. This piece reads the numbers against each other and gives you a straight answer on which market earns its purchase price.

3 August 2026
Head-to-head · Greece

Crete vs South Aegean Airbnb Investment: Which Market Actually Pays

Same occupancy rate, five hundred euros a year apart on median revenue. This piece unpacks which of the two markets earns that gap, and whether it's enough to drive a buying decision.

30 July 2026
Head-to-head · United States

Hawaii vs Los Angeles Airbnb Investment: Which Market Pays Better

LA beats Hawaii on occupancy and median revenue, but Hawaii commands a $54 rate premium. This piece settles which edge actually matters when you're committing capital.

27 July 2026
Head-to-head · Italy

Puglia vs Sicily Airbnb: which Italian market actually pays

Sicily's 24% occupancy and €3.1K median revenue beat Puglia's numbers cold. This piece works through what that gap means, where it narrows, and who should still buy in Puglia.

23 July 2026
Head-to-head · Italy

Puglia vs Rome Airbnb Investment: Which Market Actually Pays

Rome runs 30% occupancy and nearly five times Puglia's median revenue. This piece works through what that gap means for cashflow, seasonality risk, and where the rules will catch you.

20 July 2026
Head-to-head · Italy

Rome vs Sicily Airbnb Investment: Which Market Actually Pays

Rome earns 3.5x Sicily's median revenue on a third more occupancy. This piece works through what that gap means for cashflow, seasonality, and who each market actually suits.

18 July 2026
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