Concord, CA vs Santa Maria, 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.
Concord
62.4
#1856 nationally
Santa Maria
63.3
#1783 nationally
Santa Maria leads in average commute (22.1 min vs 33.6 min). Concord leads in crime level (13.3 vs 18.1). Concord leads in median household income ($107,789 vs $81,237).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, CA | Santa Maria, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1856) | 63.3 (#1783) |
| Population | 122,315 | 109,987 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $733,409 | $668,983 |
| Median Household Income | $107,789 | $81,237 |
| Average Commute | 33.6 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 18.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 166 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+26.7 |
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
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D
63.3 Score
Santa Maria, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$668,983
Population
109,987
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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