Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Bellevue, WA
VS
Concord, CA
🏆 Bellevue leads 12 of 23 categories
Bellevue
Washington
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$149,551 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
36 ✓ Safer
Population
150,606 ✓ Larger
Concord
California
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$107,789
Violent Crime Index
128⚠ High
Population
125,007
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Bellevue, WA
Pros
71% less violent crime than Concord
Households earn $41,762 more per year on average
More college-educated — 70.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (138.6 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.9 pts lower (4.0%)
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $1,139,500
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Property crime (3339.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher rents — median is $2,422/mo
Concord, CA
Pros
Homes cost $433k less ($706,700 vs $1,139,500)
Rent averages $285/mo less ($2,137 vs $2,422)
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 47°F
Cons
Median income trails Bellevue by $41,762/yr
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)
Property crime (2886.1/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Bellevue
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 113.0 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Bellevue
Median Income
$41,762
$149,551 vs $107,789/yr
Bellevue
Violent Crime
71% lower
138.6 vs 484.6 per 100k
Bellevue
Unemployment
0.9 pp lower
4.0% vs 4.9% unemployment
Concord
Median Home Value
$433k less
$706,700 vs $1,139,500
Concord
Summer Heat
11.5°F warmer
July avg high 88.0°F vs 76.5°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Bellevue, WA | Concord, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 118.2⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $1,139,500⚠ High | $706,700⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,422⚠ High | $2,137⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $149,551 ✓ Higher | $107,789 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 4.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.6 min ✓ Shorter | 33.6 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 29.9% ✓ Higher | 13.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 85 ✓ Safer | 131⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 36 ✓ Safer | 128⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 159⚠ High | 137⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (115) ✓ Better | B- (92) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.8:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.2:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 70.0% ✓ Higher | 36.7% |
| High School or Higher | 95.9% ✓ Higher | 88.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Bellevue School District | Mt. Diablo Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.4°F | 57.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 76.5°F | 88.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.9" | 18.9" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.8" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 150,606 ✓ Larger | 125,007 |
| Median Age | 38.3 | 38.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 51.7% | 61.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | 20.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.6% | 15.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Bellevue's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Concord's 118.2 (US average = 100).
Bellevue is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Bellevue leads 12 of 23 categories. Bellevue wins 12 and Concord wins 11. 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 Bellevue to Concord or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($1,139,500 vs $706,700 median home), income ($149,551 vs $107,789), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Bellevue, WA and Concord, CA are about 665 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.