Concord, CA vs Granite City, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Concord
62.4
#1856 nationally
Granite City
78.6
#169 nationally
Granite City leads in cost of living index (83 vs 166). Concord leads in median household income ($107,789 vs $58,681). Granite City leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 33.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, CA | Granite City, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1856) | 78.6 (#169) |
| Population | 122,315 | 26,908 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $733,409 | $116,558 |
| Median Household Income | $107,789 | $58,681 |
| Average Commute | 33.6 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 166 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | R+13.3 |
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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C+
78.6 Score
Granite City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$116,558
Population
26,908
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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