Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Concord, CA
VS
Victorville, CA
🏆 Concord leads 13 of 22 categories
Concord
California
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$107,789 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
128⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
125,007
Victorville
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$65,746
Violent Crime Index
267⚠ High
Population
134,417 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Concord, CA
Pros
Households earn $42,043 more per year on average
52% less violent crime than Victorville
Stronger job market — unemployment is 5.4 pts lower (4.9%)
More college-educated — 36.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 88°F vs 98°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)
Victorville, CA
Pros
Homes cost $406k less ($300,600 vs $706,700)
Rent averages $676/mo less ($1,461 vs $2,137)
10% cheaper overall cost of living than Concord
Cons
Median income trails Concord by $42,043/yr
Violent crime (1015.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher unemployment (10.3% vs 4.9%)
Longer commutes — 40.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Concord
Median Income
$42,043
$107,789 vs $65,746/yr
Concord
Violent Crime
52% lower
484.6 vs 1015.6 per 100k
Concord
Unemployment
5.4 pp lower
4.9% vs 10.3% unemployment
Victorville
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Victorville
Median Home Value
$406k less
$300,600 vs $706,700
Victorville
Summer Heat
9.5°F warmer
July avg high 97.5°F vs 88.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Concord, CA | Victorville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $706,700⚠ High | $300,600 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,137⚠ High | $1,461⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $107,789 ✓ Higher | $65,746 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 10.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 33.6 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 40.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 13.7% ✓ Higher | 9.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 131⚠ High ✓ Safer | 201⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 128⚠ High ✓ Safer | 267⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 137⚠ High | 101⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (92) ✓ Better | C- (57) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36.7% ✓ Higher | 11.4% |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% ✓ Higher | 77.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Mt. Diablo Unified | Victor Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 57.6°F | 58.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 88.0°F | 97.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.9" | 5.6" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 125,007 | 134,417 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 38.8 ✓ Older | 31.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.1% ✓ Higher | 59.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | 30.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.8% ✓ More | 10.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Concord's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Victorville's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Victorville is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Concord leads 13 of 22 categories. Concord wins 13 and Victorville wins 9. 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 Victorville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($706,700 vs $300,600 median home), income ($107,789 vs $65,746), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Concord, CA and Victorville, CA are about 352 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.