Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Concord, CA
VS
Manchester, NH
🏆 Concord leads 13 of 23 categories
Concord
California
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$107,789 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
128⚠ High
Population
125,007 ✓ Larger
Manchester
New Hampshire
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$74,040
Violent Crime Index
88 ✓ Safer
Population
115,037
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Concord, CA
Pros
Households earn $33,749 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 32°F
More college-educated — 36.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
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)
Manchester, NH
Pros
Homes cost $402k less ($304,700 vs $706,700)
Rent averages $775/mo less ($1,362 vs $2,137)
31% less violent crime than Concord
Commutes run 9 min shorter each way
14% cheaper overall cost of living than Concord
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.7 pts lower (4.2%)
Cons
Median income trails Concord by $33,749/yr
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Concord
Median Income
$33,749
$107,789 vs $74,040/yr
Concord
Summer Heat
6.9°F warmer
July avg high 88.0°F vs 81.1°F
Manchester
Cost of Living
14% cheaper
COL index 104.2 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Manchester
Violent Crime
31% lower
336.0 vs 484.6 per 100k
Manchester
Median Home Value
$402k less
$304,700 vs $706,700
Manchester
Unemployment
0.7 pp lower
4.2% vs 4.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Concord, CA | Manchester, NH |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 104.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $706,700⚠ High | $304,700 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,137⚠ High | $1,362⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $107,789 ✓ Higher | $74,040 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9%⚠ High | 4.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 33.6 min⚠ High | 24.2 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.7% ✓ Higher | 10.5% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 131⚠ High | 84 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 128⚠ High | 88 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 137⚠ High | 78 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (92) | B (100) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.2:1 | 11.9:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36.7% ✓ Higher | 32.3% |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% ✓ Higher | 88.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Mt. Diablo Unified | Manchester School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 57.6°F ✓ Warmer | 31.7°F |
| Avg High — July | 88.0°F ✓ Warmer | 81.1°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.9" ✓ Drier | 42.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 52.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 125,007 ✓ Larger | 115,037 |
| Median Age | 38.8 ✓ Older | 37.0 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.1% ✓ Higher | 48.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% ✓ More | 18.2% |
| Over 65 | 15.8% ✓ More | 14.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Concord's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Manchester's 104.2 (US average = 100).
Manchester is 14% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Concord leads 13 of 23 categories. Concord wins 13 and Manchester wins 10. 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 Manchester or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($706,700 vs $304,700 median home), income ($107,789 vs $74,040), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Concord, CA and Manchester, NH are about 2,639 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.