Concord, NC vs La 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
La Mesa
62.8
#1822 nationally
La Mesa leads in walk score (60 vs 18). Concord leads in crime level (4.4 vs 11.4). Concord leads in cost of living index (103 vs 160).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, NC | La Mesa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1070) | 62.8 (#1822) |
| Population | 110,119 | 60,537 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $384,654 | $896,209 |
| Median Household Income | $83,480 | $83,649 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 160 |
| 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-
62.8 Score
La Mesa, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$896,209
Population
60,537
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
60
Pacific
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