Concord, NC vs Imperial Beach, 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
Imperial Beach
62.9
#1815 nationally
Imperial Beach leads in walk score (69 vs 18). Concord leads in crime level (4.4 vs 14.8). Concord leads in cost of living index (103 vs 167).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, NC | Imperial Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1070) | 62.9 (#1815) |
| Population | 110,119 | 25,458 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $384,654 | $844,131 |
| Median Household Income | $83,480 | $75,731 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 14.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 167 |
| 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-
62.9 Score
Imperial Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$844,131
Population
25,458
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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