Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Concord, CA
VS
Murfreesboro, TN
🏆 Murfreesboro leads 14 of 22 categories
Concord
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$107,789 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
128⚠ High
Population
125,007
Murfreesboro
Tennessee
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$70,451
Violent Crime Index
111⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
153,487 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Concord, CA
Pros
Households earn $37,338 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 48°F
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
Cost of living runs 21% higher than Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, TN
Pros
Homes cost $379k less ($327,400 vs $706,700)
Rent averages $865/mo less ($1,272 vs $2,137)
13% less violent crime than Concord
21% cheaper overall cost of living than Concord
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.6 pts lower (4.3%)
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Concord by $37,338/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Concord
Median Income
$37,338
$107,789 vs $70,451/yr
Murfreesboro
Cost of Living
21% cheaper
COL index 97.4 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Murfreesboro
Violent Crime
13% lower
420.0 vs 484.6 per 100k
Murfreesboro
Median Home Value
$379k less
$327,400 vs $706,700
Murfreesboro
Unemployment
0.6 pp lower
4.3% vs 4.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Concord, CA | Murfreesboro, TN |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 97.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $706,700⚠ High | $327,400⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,137⚠ High | $1,272 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $107,789 ✓ Higher | $70,451 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9%⚠ High | 4.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 33.6 min⚠ High | 27.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.7% ✓ Higher | 13.0% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 131⚠ High | 105⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 128⚠ High | 111⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 137⚠ High | 96 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (92) | A- (114) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.2:1 | — |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36.7% | 40.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 93.9% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Mt. Diablo Unified | Rutherford County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 57.6°F ✓ Warmer | 47.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 88.0°F | 89.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.9" ✓ Drier | 55.1" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 2.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 125,007 | 153,487 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 38.8 ✓ Older | 31.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.1% ✓ Higher | 53.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | 22.7% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.8% ✓ More | 10.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Concord's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Murfreesboro's 97.4 (US average = 100).
Murfreesboro is 21% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Murfreesboro leads 14 of 22 categories. Concord wins 8 and Murfreesboro wins 14. 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 Murfreesboro or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($706,700 vs $327,400 median home), income ($107,789 vs $70,451), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Concord, CA and Murfreesboro, TN are about 1,959 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.