Concord, NC vs Walnut Creek, 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
Walnut Creek
61.4
#1910 nationally
Walnut Creek leads in walk score (41 vs 18). Concord leads in cost of living index (103 vs 197). Concord leads in crime level (4.4 vs 7.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, NC | Walnut Creek, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1070) | 61.4 (#1910) |
| Population | 110,119 | 69,152 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $384,654 | $1,032,096 |
| Median Household Income | $83,480 | $129,971 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.7 | D+38.0 |
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-
61.4 Score
Walnut Creek, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,032,096
Population
69,152
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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