Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Concord, CA
VS
Sunnyvale, CA
🏆 Sunnyvale leads 15 of 22 categories
Concord
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$107,789
Violent Crime Index
128⚠ High
Population
125,007
Sunnyvale
California
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
112.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$174,506 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
64 ✓ Safer
Population
154,573 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Concord, CA
Pros
Homes cost $974k less ($706,700 vs $1,680,700)
Rent averages $853/mo less ($2,137 vs $2,990)
Cons
Median income trails Sunnyvale by $66,717/yr
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)
Property crime (2886.1/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Sunnyvale, CA
Pros
Households earn $66,717 more per year on average
50% less violent crime than Concord
More college-educated — 68.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (244.5 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.8 pts lower (4.1%)
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $1,680,700
Higher rents — median is $2,990/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 112.9)
Key Differences at a Glance
Concord
Median Home Value
$974k less
$706,700 vs $1,680,700
Concord
Summer Heat
11.1°F warmer
July avg high 88.0°F vs 76.9°F
Sunnyvale
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 112.9 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Sunnyvale
Median Income
$66,717
$174,506 vs $107,789/yr
Sunnyvale
Violent Crime
50% lower
244.5 vs 484.6 per 100k
Sunnyvale
Unemployment
0.8 pp lower
4.1% vs 4.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Concord, CA | Sunnyvale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 112.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $706,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,680,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,137⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,990⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $107,789 | $174,506 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9%⚠ High | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 33.6 min⚠ High | 23.6 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.7% | 24.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 131⚠ High | 75 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 128⚠ High | 64 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 137⚠ High | 91 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (92) | A- (112) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.2:1 | 21.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36.7% | 68.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 94.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Mt. Diablo Unified | Cupertino Union |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 57.6°F | 59.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 88.0°F ✓ Warmer | 76.9°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.9" | 13.4" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 125,007 | 154,573 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 38.8 ✓ Older | 35.1 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.1% ✓ Higher | 44.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% ✓ More | 19.9% |
| Over 65 | 15.8% ✓ More | 12.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Concord's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Sunnyvale's 112.9 (US average = 100).
Sunnyvale is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Sunnyvale leads 15 of 22 categories. Concord wins 7 and Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($706,700 vs $1,680,700 median home), income ($107,789 vs $174,506), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Concord, CA and Sunnyvale, CA are about 41 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.