Concord, CA vs Park Ridge, IL
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
Park Ridge
74.2
#621 nationally
Park Ridge leads in crime level (2.6 vs 13.3). Park Ridge leads in median household income ($137,964 vs $107,789). Park Ridge leads in cost of living index (136 vs 166).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, CA | Park Ridge, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1856) | 74.2 (#621) |
| Population | 122,315 | 37,897 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $733,409 | $595,303 |
| Median Household Income | $107,789 | $137,964 |
| Average Commute | 33.6 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 166 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+42.0 |
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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
Pacific
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74.2 Score
Park Ridge, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,303
Population
37,897
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Midwest
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