Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Centennial, CO
VS
Concord, CA
🏆 Centennial leads 19 of 23 categories
Centennial
Colorado
19
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$124,617 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
45 ✓ Safer
Population
107,702
Concord
California
4
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$107,789
Violent Crime Index
128⚠ High
Population
125,007 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Centennial, CO
Pros
64% less violent crime than Concord
Violent crime is well below the national average (172.8 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 61.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Homes cost $120k less ($586,500 vs $706,700)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.5 pts lower (3.4%)
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Cons
Snowy winters — about 64" of snow per year
Concord, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 45°F
Cons
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)
Pricier housing — median home is $706,700
Median income trails Centennial by $16,828/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Centennial
Cost of Living
13% cheaper
COL index 105.5 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Centennial
Median Income
$16,828
$124,617 vs $107,789/yr
Centennial
Violent Crime
64% lower
172.8 vs 484.6 per 100k
Centennial
Median Home Value
$120k less
$586,500 vs $706,700
Centennial
Unemployment
1.5 pp lower
3.4% vs 4.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Centennial, CO | Concord, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 118.2⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $586,500⚠ High ✓ Lower | $706,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,949⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,137⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $124,617 ✓ Higher | $107,789 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% ✓ Lower | 4.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 26.0 min ✓ Shorter | 33.6 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 21.2% ✓ Higher | 13.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 60 ✓ Safer | 131⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 45 ✓ Safer | 128⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 81 ✓ Safer | 137⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (115) ✓ Better | B- (92) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.2:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 61.3% ✓ Higher | 36.7% |
| High School or Higher | 97.4% ✓ Higher | 88.6% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | Mt. Diablo Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 44.6°F | 57.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 87.3°F | 88.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.0" ✓ Drier | 18.9" |
| Annual Snowfall | 64.0" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 107,702 | 125,007 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 41.6 ✓ Older | 38.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 82.3% ✓ Higher | 61.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% ✓ More | 20.5% |
| Over 65 | 17.9% ✓ More | 15.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Centennial's cost of living index is 105.5 vs Concord's 118.2 (US average = 100).
Centennial is 13% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Centennial leads 19 of 23 categories. Centennial wins 19 and Concord wins 4. 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 Centennial to Concord or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($586,500 vs $706,700 median home), income ($124,617 vs $107,789), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Centennial, CO and Concord, CA are about 928 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.