Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Concord, CA
VS
Quincy, MA
🏆 Quincy 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 ✓ Larger
Quincy
Massachusetts
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$90,668
Violent Crime Index
88 ✓ Safer
Population
100,981
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Concord, CA
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.8 pts lower (4.9%)
Households earn $17,121 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 38°F
Cons
Violent crime (484.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $706,700
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Property crime (2886.1/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Quincy, MA
Pros
31% less violent crime than Concord
Homes cost $144k less ($563,200 vs $706,700)
Rent averages $236/mo less ($1,901 vs $2,137)
More college-educated — 46.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
7% cheaper overall cost of living than Concord
Cooler summers — July highs near 83°F vs 88°F
Cons
Median income trails Concord by $17,121/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.6)
Higher unemployment (6.7% vs 4.9%)
Snowy winters — about 51" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Concord
Median Income
$17,121
$107,789 vs $90,668/yr
Concord
Unemployment
1.8 pp lower
4.9% vs 6.7% unemployment
Concord
Summer Heat
5.0°F warmer
July avg high 88.0°F vs 83.0°F
Quincy
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 111.6 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Quincy
Violent Crime
31% lower
335.1 vs 484.6 per 100k
Quincy
Median Home Value
$144k less
$563,200 vs $706,700
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Concord, CA | Quincy, MA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 111.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $706,700⚠ High | $563,200⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,137⚠ High | $1,901⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $107,789 ✓ Higher | $90,668 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 33.6 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 33.9 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 13.7% | 15.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 131⚠ High | 78 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 128⚠ High | 88 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 137⚠ High | 63 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (92) | A (119) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.2:1 | 13.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36.7% | 46.9% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 89.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Mt. Diablo Unified | Quincy |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 57.6°F ✓ Warmer | 37.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 88.0°F ✓ Warmer | 83.0°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.9" ✓ Drier | 52.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 50.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 125,007 ✓ Larger | 100,981 |
| Median Age | 38.8 ✓ Older | 38.3 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.1% ✓ Higher | 43.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% ✓ More | 15.0% |
| Over 65 | 15.8% | 16.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Concord's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Quincy's 111.6 (US average = 100).
Quincy is 7% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Quincy leads 12 of 23 categories. Concord wins 11 and Quincy 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 Quincy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($706,700 vs $563,200 median home), income ($107,789 vs $90,668), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Concord, CA and Quincy, MA are about 2,670 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.