Concord, NC vs Los Angeles, 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
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 18). Concord leads in cost of living index (103 vs 173). Concord leads in average commute (27.3 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, NC | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1070) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 110,119 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $384,654 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $83,480 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 173 |
| 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-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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