Concord, CA vs Santa Rosa, 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 Rosa
66.2
#1577 nationally
Santa Rosa leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 33.6 min). Santa Rosa leads in crime level (9.4 vs 13.3). Concord leads in median household income ($107,789 vs $92,604).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, CA | Santa Rosa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1856) | 66.2 (#1577) |
| Population | 122,315 | 175,845 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $733,409 | $715,976 |
| Median Household Income | $107,789 | $92,604 |
| Average Commute | 33.6 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 9.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 166 | 163 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+46.2 |
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
66.2 Score
Santa Rosa, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$715,976
Population
175,845
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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