Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Concord, CA
VS
Toledo, OH
🏆 Concord leads 15 of 23 categories
Concord
California
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$107,789 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
128⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
125,007
Toledo
Ohio
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
90.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$45,405
Violent Crime Index
274⚠ High
Population
269,962 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Concord, CA
Pros
Households earn $62,384 more per year on average
53% less violent crime than Toledo
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.3 pts lower (4.9%)
More college-educated — 36.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 34°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $706,700
Higher rents — median is $2,137/mo
Cost of living runs 28% higher than Toledo
Violent crime (484.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Toledo, OH
Pros
Homes cost $608k less ($98,800 vs $706,700)
Rent averages $1283/mo less ($854 vs $2,137)
28% cheaper overall cost of living than Concord
Commutes run 14 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 90.4)
Smaller class sizes — 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Concord by $62,384/yr
Violent crime (1041.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2732.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (8.2% vs 4.9%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Concord
Median Income
$62,384
$107,789 vs $45,405/yr
Concord
Violent Crime
53% lower
484.6 vs 1041.1 per 100k
Concord
Unemployment
3.3 pp lower
4.9% vs 8.2% unemployment
Concord
Summer Heat
3.4°F warmer
July avg high 88.0°F vs 84.6°F
Toledo
Cost of Living
28% cheaper
COL index 90.4 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Toledo
Median Home Value
$608k less
$98,800 vs $706,700
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Concord, CA | Toledo, OH |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 90.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $706,700⚠ High | $98,800 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,137⚠ High | $854 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $107,789 ✓ Higher | $45,405 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 8.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 33.6 min⚠ High | 19.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.7% ✓ Higher | 4.6% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 131⚠ High ✓ Safer | 216⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 128⚠ High ✓ Safer | 274⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 137⚠ High | 130⚠ High ✓ 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 | 15.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36.7% ✓ Higher | 20.2% |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% ✓ Higher | 88.1% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Mt. Diablo Unified | Toledo City |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 57.6°F ✓ Warmer | 33.6°F |
| Avg High — July | 88.0°F ✓ Warmer | 84.6°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.9" ✓ Drier | 37.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 37.4" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 125,007 | 269,962 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 38.8 ✓ Older | 35.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.1% ✓ Higher | 52.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | 23.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.8% ✓ More | 14.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Concord's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Toledo's 90.4 (US average = 100).
Toledo is 28% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Concord leads 15 of 23 categories. Concord wins 15 and Toledo wins 8. 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 Toledo or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($706,700 vs $98,800 median home), income ($107,789 vs $45,405), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Concord, CA and Toledo, OH are about 2,038 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.