Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Concord, CA
VS
Pittsburgh, PA
🏆 Pittsburgh leads 13 of 23 categories
Concord
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$107,789 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
128⚠ High
Population
125,007
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
94.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$60,187
Violent Crime Index
112⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
303,843 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Concord, CA
Pros
Households earn $47,602 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.8 pts lower (4.9%)
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 37°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 24% higher than Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Pros
Homes cost $535k less ($171,800 vs $706,700)
Rent averages $984/mo less ($1,153 vs $2,137)
24% cheaper overall cost of living than Concord
12% less violent crime than Concord
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 46.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Median income trails Concord by $47,602/yr
Higher unemployment (5.7% vs 4.9%)
Snowy winters — about 44" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Concord
Median Income
$47,602
$107,789 vs $60,187/yr
Concord
Unemployment
0.8 pp lower
4.9% vs 5.7% unemployment
Concord
Summer Heat
5.0°F warmer
July avg high 88.0°F vs 83.0°F
Pittsburgh
Cost of Living
24% cheaper
COL index 94.4 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Pittsburgh
Violent Crime
12% lower
427.2 vs 484.6 per 100k
Pittsburgh
Median Home Value
$535k less
$171,800 vs $706,700
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Concord, CA | Pittsburgh, PA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 94.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $706,700⚠ High | $171,800 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,137⚠ High | $1,153 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $107,789 ✓ Higher | $60,187 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 33.6 min⚠ High | 23.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.7% | 17.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 131⚠ High | 111⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 128⚠ High | 112⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 137⚠ High | 109⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (92) | A- (115) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.2:1 | 11.8:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36.7% | 46.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 93.9% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Mt. Diablo Unified | Pittsburgh SD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 57.6°F ✓ Warmer | 36.6°F |
| Avg High — July | 88.0°F ✓ Warmer | 83.0°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.9" ✓ Drier | 41.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 44.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 125,007 | 303,843 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 38.8 ✓ Older | 33.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.1% ✓ Higher | 47.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% ✓ More | 14.6% |
| Over 65 | 15.8% ✓ More | 15.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Concord's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Pittsburgh's 94.4 (US average = 100).
Pittsburgh is 24% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Pittsburgh leads 13 of 23 categories. Concord wins 10 and Pittsburgh wins 13. 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 Pittsburgh or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($706,700 vs $171,800 median home), income ($107,789 vs $60,187), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Concord, CA and Pittsburgh, PA are about 2,235 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.