Concord, NC vs Costa Mesa, 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
Costa Mesa
60.6
#1929 nationally
Concord leads in crime level (4.4 vs 20.2). Costa Mesa leads in walk score (65 vs 18). Concord leads in cost of living index (103 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, NC | Costa Mesa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1070) | 60.6 (#1929) |
| Population | 110,119 | 108,354 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $384,654 | $1,424,322 |
| Median Household Income | $83,480 | $104,981 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 21.9 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 20.2 |
| 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+2.6 |
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-
60.6 Score
Costa Mesa, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,424,322
Population
108,354
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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