Concord, CA vs San Mateo, 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

vs

San Mateo

63

#1808 nationally

San Mateo leads in crime level (6.7 vs 13.3). Concord leads in cost of living index (166 vs 249). San Mateo leads in walk score (68 vs 49).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Concord, CA San Mateo, CA
WhereAtHome Score 62.4 (#1856) 63 (#1808)
Population 122,315 101,327
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $733,409 $1,685,162
Median Household Income $107,789 $149,152
Average Commute 33.6 min 28.5 min
Walk Score 49 68
Crime Level 13.3 6.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 166 249
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+38.0 D+50.3