Concord, NC vs Lawndale, 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
70.7
#1070 nationally
Lawndale
63.3
#1777 nationally
Lawndale leads in walk score (82 vs 18). Concord leads in crime level (4.4 vs 16.3). Concord leads in cost of living index (103 vs 158).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, NC | Lawndale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1070) | 63.3 (#1777) |
| Population | 110,119 | 30,155 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $384,654 | $786,284 |
| Median Household Income | $83,480 | $76,213 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 82 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 16.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.7 | D+32.9 |
C-
70.7 Score
Concord, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$384,654
Population
110,119
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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D
63.3 Score
Lawndale, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$786,284
Population
30,155
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
Pacific
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