Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Concord, CA
VS
Henderson, NV
🏆 Henderson leads 19 of 23 categories
Concord
California
4
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$107,789 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
128⚠ High
Population
125,007
Henderson
Nevada
19
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$85,311
Violent Crime Index
72 ✓ Safer
Population
318,063 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Concord, CA
Pros
Households earn $22,478 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.1 pts lower (4.9%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 88°F vs 105°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $706,700
Violent crime (484.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $2,137/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Henderson, NV
Pros
Homes cost $279k less ($427,900 vs $706,700)
44% less violent crime than Concord
Rent averages $496/mo less ($1,641 vs $2,137)
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
14% cheaper overall cost of living than Concord
Smaller class sizes — 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Concord by $22,478/yr
Higher unemployment (7.0% vs 4.9%)
Hot summers — July highs average 105°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Concord
Median Income
$22,478
$107,789 vs $85,311/yr
Concord
Unemployment
2.1 pp lower
4.9% vs 7.0% unemployment
Henderson
Cost of Living
14% cheaper
COL index 103.9 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Henderson
Violent Crime
44% lower
272.4 vs 484.6 per 100k
Henderson
Median Home Value
$279k less
$427,900 vs $706,700
Henderson
Summer Heat
16.5°F warmer
July avg high 104.5°F vs 88.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Concord, CA | Henderson, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 103.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $706,700⚠ High | $427,900⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,137⚠ High | $1,641⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $107,789 ✓ Higher | $85,311 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.0%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 33.6 min⚠ High | 23.8 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.7% | 13.8% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 131⚠ High | 76 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 128⚠ High | 72 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 137⚠ High | 82 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (92) | B- (95) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.2:1 | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36.7% ✓ Higher | 35.3% |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 93.6% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Mt. Diablo Unified | Clark County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 57.6°F | 58.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 88.0°F | 104.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.9" | 6.5" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 0.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 125,007 | 318,063 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 38.8 | 42.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.1% | 65.2% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | 21.4% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.8% | 20.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Concord's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Henderson's 103.9 (US average = 100).
Henderson is 14% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Henderson leads 19 of 23 categories. Concord wins 4 and Henderson wins 19. 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 Concord to Henderson or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($706,700 vs $427,900 median home), income ($107,789 vs $85,311), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Concord, CA and Henderson, NV are about 408 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.