Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Concord, CA
VS
Paradise, NV
🏆 Paradise leads 12 of 23 categories
Concord
California
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$107,789 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
128⚠ High
Population
125,007
Paradise
Nevada
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$55,224
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
189,733 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Concord, CA
Pros
Households earn $52,565 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.0 pts lower (4.9%)
More college-educated — 36.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 88°F vs 105°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
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Paradise, NV
Pros
Homes cost $373k less ($333,800 vs $706,700)
Rent averages $945/mo less ($1,192 vs $2,137)
81% less violent crime than Concord
18% cheaper overall cost of living than Concord
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 11 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Concord by $52,565/yr
Higher unemployment (8.9% vs 4.9%)
Hot summers — July highs average 105°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Concord
Median Income
$52,565
$107,789 vs $55,224/yr
Concord
Unemployment
4.0 pp lower
4.9% vs 8.9% unemployment
Paradise
Cost of Living
18% cheaper
COL index 100.1 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Paradise
Violent Crime
81% lower
94.1 vs 484.6 per 100k
Paradise
Median Home Value
$373k less
$333,800 vs $706,700
Paradise
Summer Heat
16.5°F warmer
July avg high 104.5°F vs 88.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Concord, CA | Paradise, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 100.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $706,700⚠ High | $333,800⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,137⚠ High | $1,192 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $107,789 ✓ Higher | $55,224 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 8.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 33.6 min⚠ High | 22.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.7% ✓ Higher | 7.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 131⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 128⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 137⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (92) ✓ Better | C+ (86) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.2:1 | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36.7% ✓ Higher | 23.7% |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% ✓ Higher | 85.3% |
| 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" | 4.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 0.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 125,007 | 189,733 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 38.8 ✓ Older | 38.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.1% ✓ Higher | 39.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% ✓ More | 18.9% |
| Over 65 | 15.8% ✓ More | 15.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Concord's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Paradise's 100.1 (US average = 100).
Paradise is 18% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Paradise leads 12 of 23 categories. Concord wins 11 and Paradise wins 12. 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 Paradise or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($706,700 vs $333,800 median home), income ($107,789 vs $55,224), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Concord, CA and Paradise, NV are about 400 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.