Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Concord, CA
VS
Yonkers, NY
🏆 Yonkers 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
Yonkers
New York
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
112.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$78,208
Violent Crime Index
82 ✓ Safer
Population
209,780 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Concord, CA
Pros
Households earn $29,581 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.7 pts lower (4.9%)
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 40°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $706,700
Violent crime (484.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $2,137/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Yonkers, NY
Pros
Homes cost $250k less ($456,500 vs $706,700)
36% less violent crime than Concord
Rent averages $478/mo less ($1,659 vs $2,137)
6% cheaper overall cost of living than Concord
Smaller class sizes — 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Concord by $29,581/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 112.5)
Higher unemployment (6.6% vs 4.9%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Concord
Median Income
$29,581
$107,789 vs $78,208/yr
Concord
Unemployment
1.7 pp lower
4.9% vs 6.6% unemployment
Yonkers
Cost of Living
6% cheaper
COL index 112.5 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Yonkers
Violent Crime
36% lower
311.8 vs 484.6 per 100k
Yonkers
Median Home Value
$250k less
$456,500 vs $706,700
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Concord, CA | Yonkers, NY |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 112.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $706,700⚠ High | $456,500⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,137⚠ High | $1,659⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $107,789 ✓ Higher | $78,208 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 33.6 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 34.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 13.7% ✓ Higher | 9.3% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 131⚠ High | 69 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 128⚠ High | 82 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 137⚠ High | 48 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (92) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.2:1 | 17.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36.7% ✓ Higher | 35.5% |
| High School or Higher | 88.6% ✓ Higher | 83.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Mt. Diablo Unified | YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 57.6°F ✓ Warmer | 39.8°F |
| Avg High — July | 88.0°F ✓ Warmer | 85.6°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.9" ✓ Drier | 51.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 32.7" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 125,007 | 209,780 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 38.8 | 39.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.1% ✓ Higher | 48.3% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | 20.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.8% | 16.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Concord's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Yonkers's 112.5 (US average = 100).
Yonkers is 6% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Yonkers leads 12 of 23 categories. Concord wins 11 and Yonkers 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 Yonkers or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($706,700 vs $456,500 median home), income ($107,789 vs $78,208), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Concord, CA and Yonkers, NY are about 2,543 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.