Concord, NC vs Encinitas, 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
Encinitas
63.4
#1769 nationally
Encinitas leads in walk score (43 vs 18). Concord leads in cost of living index (103 vs 215). Encinitas leads in median household income ($142,506 vs $83,480).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, NC | Encinitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1070) | 63.4 (#1769) |
| Population | 110,119 | 60,841 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $384,654 | $1,932,178 |
| Median Household Income | $83,480 | $142,506 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 215 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.7 | D+16.8 |
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
63.4 Score
Encinitas, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,932,178
Population
60,841
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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