Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Concord, CA
VS
Vancouver, WA
🏆 Concord leads 12 of 23 categories
Concord
California
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$107,789 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
128⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
125,007
Vancouver
Washington
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$73,626
Violent Crime Index
153⚠ High
Population
190,700 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Concord, CA
Pros
Households earn $34,163 more per year on average
17% less violent crime than Vancouver
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.7 pts lower (4.9%)
More college-educated — 36.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 47°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)
Vancouver, WA
Pros
Homes cost $303k less ($403,400 vs $706,700)
Rent averages $612/mo less ($1,525 vs $2,137)
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
12% cheaper overall cost of living than Concord
Cooler summers — July highs near 81°F vs 88°F
Smaller class sizes — 17.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Concord by $34,163/yr
Violent crime (582.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3407.3/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Concord
Median Income
$34,163
$107,789 vs $73,626/yr
Concord
Violent Crime
17% lower
484.6 vs 582.3 per 100k
Concord
Unemployment
0.7 pp lower
4.9% vs 5.6% unemployment
Concord
Summer Heat
7.1°F warmer
July avg high 88.0°F vs 80.9°F
Vancouver
Cost of Living
12% cheaper
COL index 106.6 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Vancouver
Median Home Value
$303k less
$403,400 vs $706,700
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Concord, CA | Vancouver, WA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $706,700⚠ High | $403,400⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,137⚠ High | $1,525⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $107,789 ✓ Higher | $73,626 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 33.6 min⚠ High | 23.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.7% | 13.8% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 131⚠ High ✓ Safer | 157⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 128⚠ High ✓ Safer | 153⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 137⚠ High ✓ Safer | 162⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (92) | B (97) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.2:1 | 17.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36.7% ✓ Higher | 31.2% |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% | 91.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Mt. Diablo Unified | Evergreen School District (Clark) |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 57.6°F ✓ Warmer | 47.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 88.0°F ✓ Warmer | 80.9°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.9" ✓ Drier | 44.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 4.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 125,007 | 190,700 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 38.8 ✓ Older | 37.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.1% ✓ Higher | 50.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | 21.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.8% | 16.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Concord's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Vancouver's 106.6 (US average = 100).
Vancouver is 12% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Concord leads 12 of 23 categories. Concord wins 12 and Vancouver wins 11. 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 Vancouver or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($706,700 vs $403,400 median home), income ($107,789 vs $73,626), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Concord, CA and Vancouver, WA are about 530 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.