Concord, NC vs San Marcos, 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
San Marcos
62.2
#1870 nationally
San Marcos leads in walk score (33 vs 18). Concord leads in cost of living index (103 vs 166). Concord leads in crime level (4.4 vs 6.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, NC | San Marcos, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1070) | 62.2 (#1870) |
| Population | 110,119 | 94,188 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $384,654 | $953,736 |
| Median Household Income | $83,480 | $99,413 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 166 |
| 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-
62.2 Score
San Marcos, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$953,736
Population
94,188
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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