Charlotte, NC vs Concord, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Charlotte
68.1
#1344 nationally
Concord
62.4
#1856 nationally
Concord leads in walk score (49 vs 26). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 166). Concord leads in median household income ($107,789 vs $71,659).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Concord, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 62.4 (#1856) |
| Population | 897,720 | 122,315 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $733,409 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $107,789 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 33.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 49 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 13.3 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+38.0 |
D+
68.1 Score
Charlotte, NC
Banking capital of the South
Median Home
$397,231
Population
897,720
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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D-
62.4 Score
Concord, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$733,409
Population
122,315
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Pacific
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