Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Atlanta, GA
VS
Concord, CA
🏆 Concord leads 12 of 23 categories
Atlanta
Georgia
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$77,655
Violent Crime Index
221⚠ High
Population
494,838 ✓ Larger
Concord
California
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$107,789 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
128⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
125,007
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Atlanta, GA
Pros
Homes cost $311k less ($395,600 vs $706,700)
Rent averages $625/mo less ($1,512 vs $2,137)
17% cheaper overall cost of living than Concord
More college-educated — 57.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Smaller class sizes — 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Concord by $30,134/yr
Violent crime (840.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3748.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (5.8% vs 4.9%)
Concord, CA
Pros
42% less violent crime than Atlanta
Households earn $30,134 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.9 pts lower (4.9%)
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $706,700
Higher rents — median is $2,137/mo
Violent crime (484.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Key Differences at a Glance
Atlanta
Cost of Living
17% cheaper
COL index 100.9 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Atlanta
Median Home Value
$311k less
$395,600 vs $706,700
Concord
Median Income
$30,134
$107,789 vs $77,655/yr
Concord
Violent Crime
42% lower
484.6 vs 840.6 per 100k
Concord
Unemployment
0.9 pp lower
4.9% vs 5.8% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Atlanta, GA | Concord, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 118.2⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $395,600⚠ High ✓ Lower | $706,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,512⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,137⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,655 | $107,789 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 4.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.5 min ✓ Shorter | 33.6 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 23.2% ✓ Higher | 13.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 204⚠ High | 131⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 221⚠ High | 128⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High | 137⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A (120) ✓ Better | B- (92) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.2:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 57.3% ✓ Higher | 36.7% |
| High School or Higher | 92.9% ✓ Higher | 88.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Atlanta Public Schools | Mt. Diablo Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 53.7°F | 57.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.0°F ✓ Warmer | 88.0°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.8" | 18.9" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.5" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 494,838 ✓ Larger | 125,007 |
| Median Age | 33.6 | 38.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.7% | 61.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 17.2% | 20.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.0% | 15.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Atlanta's cost of living index is 100.9 vs Concord's 118.2 (US average = 100).
Atlanta is 17% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Concord leads 12 of 23 categories. Atlanta wins 11 and Concord wins 12. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Atlanta to Concord or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($395,600 vs $706,700 median home), income ($77,655 vs $107,789), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Atlanta, GA and Concord, CA are about 2,110 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.