Concord, NC vs Elk Grove, 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
Elk Grove
66.7
#1508 nationally
Elk Grove leads in walk score (32 vs 18). Concord leads in cost of living index (103 vs 148). Elk Grove leads in median household income ($115,864 vs $83,480).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, NC | Elk Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1070) | 66.7 (#1508) |
| Population | 110,119 | 178,444 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $384,654 | $634,683 |
| Median Household Income | $83,480 | $115,864 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 33.1 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.7 | D+19.7 |
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
66.7 Score
Elk Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$634,683
Population
178,444
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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