Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Concord, CA
VS
Palm Bay, FL
🏆 Palm Bay leads 15 of 21 categories
Concord
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$107,789 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
128⚠ High
Population
125,007 ✓ Larger
Palm Bay
Florida
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$62,538
Violent Crime Index
91 ✓ Safer
Population
121,513
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Concord, CA
Pros
Households earn $45,251 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.8 pts lower (4.9%)
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)
Palm Bay, FL
Pros
Homes cost $481k less ($226,200 vs $706,700)
Rent averages $792/mo less ($1,345 vs $2,137)
28% less violent crime than Concord
17% cheaper overall cost of living than Concord
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 73°F vs 58°F
Cons
Median income trails Concord by $45,251/yr
Higher unemployment (5.7% vs 4.9%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Concord
Median Income
$45,251
$107,789 vs $62,538/yr
Concord
Unemployment
0.8 pp lower
4.9% vs 5.7% unemployment
Palm Bay
Cost of Living
17% cheaper
COL index 100.8 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Palm Bay
Violent Crime
28% lower
347.2 vs 484.6 per 100k
Palm Bay
Median Home Value
$481k less
$226,200 vs $706,700
Palm Bay
Summer Heat
3.3°F warmer
July avg high 91.3°F vs 88.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Concord, CA | Palm Bay, FL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 100.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $706,700⚠ High | $226,200 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,137⚠ High | $1,345⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $107,789 ✓ Higher | $62,538 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 33.6 min⚠ High | 27.2 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.7% ✓ Higher | 7.8% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 131⚠ High | 74 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 128⚠ High | 91 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 137⚠ High | 48 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (92) | B- (92) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.2:1 | 16.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36.7% ✓ Higher | 22.0% |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 90.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Mt. Diablo Unified | BREVARD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 57.6°F | 72.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 88.0°F | 91.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.9" ✓ Drier | 60.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 125,007 ✓ Larger | 121,513 |
| Median Age | 38.8 | 41.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.1% | 79.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | 21.9% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.8% | 19.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Concord's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Palm Bay's 100.8 (US average = 100).
Palm Bay is 17% less expensive overall.
Based on the 21 decided categories above, Palm Bay leads 15 of 21 categories. Concord wins 6 and Palm Bay wins 15. 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 Palm Bay or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($706,700 vs $226,200 median home), income ($107,789 vs $62,538), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Concord, CA and Palm Bay, FL are about 2,472 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.