Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Concord, CA
VS
New York, NY
🏆 Concord leads 15 of 23 categories
Concord
California
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$107,789 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
128⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
125,007
New York
New York
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
112.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$76,607
Violent Crime Index
177⚠ High
Population
8,622,467 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Concord, CA
Pros
Households earn $31,182 more per year on average
28% less violent crime than New York
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.7 pts lower (4.9%)
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 40°F
Homes cost $25k less ($706,700 vs $732,100)
Cons
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)
Property crime (2886.1/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
New York, NY
Pros
Rent averages $423/mo less ($1,714 vs $2,137)
More college-educated — 40.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
6% cheaper overall cost of living than Concord
Smaller class sizes — 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Concord by $31,182/yr
Violent crime (671.0/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 112.5)
Higher unemployment (7.6% vs 4.9%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Concord
Median Income
$31,182
$107,789 vs $76,607/yr
Concord
Violent Crime
28% lower
484.6 vs 671.0 per 100k
Concord
Median Home Value
$25k less
$706,700 vs $732,100
Concord
Unemployment
2.7 pp lower
4.9% vs 7.6% unemployment
Concord
Summer Heat
3.2°F warmer
July avg high 88.0°F vs 84.8°F
New York
Cost of Living
6% cheaper
COL index 112.5 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Concord, CA | New York, NY |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 112.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $706,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $732,100⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,137⚠ High | $1,714⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $107,789 ✓ Higher | $76,607 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 33.6 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 41.1 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 13.7% ✓ Higher | 13.0% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 131⚠ High ✓ Safer | 151⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 128⚠ High ✓ Safer | 177⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 137⚠ High | 113⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (92) | B+ (108) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.2:1 | 12.8:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36.7% | 40.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% ✓ Higher | 83.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Mt. Diablo Unified | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 57.6°F ✓ Warmer | 39.7°F |
| Avg High — July | 88.0°F ✓ Warmer | 84.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.9" ✓ Drier | 47.1" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 24.5" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 125,007 | 8,622,467 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 38.8 ✓ Older | 37.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.1% ✓ Higher | 32.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | 20.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.8% ✓ More | 15.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Concord's cost of living index is 118.2 vs New York's 112.5 (US average = 100).
New York is 6% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Concord leads 15 of 23 categories. Concord wins 15 and New York wins 8. 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 New York or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($706,700 vs $732,100 median home), income ($107,789 vs $76,607), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Concord, CA and New York, NY are about 2,544 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.