Concord, CA Cost of Living


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Concord cost of living score
174.9
More expensive
74.9% higher
than the US average
16.7% higher
than the California average
Concord, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 174.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 74.9% higher than the U.S. average and 16.7% lower than the average for California.

Concord, CA

Housing costs in Concord?
A typical home costs $739,400, which is 118.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.8% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Concord costs $2,380 per month, which is 66.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 9.7% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Concord?
To live comfortably in Concord, California, a minimum annual income of $141,840 for a family, and $77,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Concord?
Concord is a city in California's East Bay region, with an affordable cost of living compared to the state average. The median home price is about $559,000, though those on lower incomes may be able to find more attractive housing options nearby. Food and utilities are also moderately priced. The typical monthly amount spent on groceries is around $440, and basic utilities for a 915-square-foot apartment come out to be around $150/month. Concord offers plenty of amenities for its inhabitants such as parks, shopping, restaurants and nightlife.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesConcordCaliforniaUnited States
  174.9149.9100.0
  109.6105.1100
  121.198.3100.0
  207.4234.8100.0
  $739,400$733,500$338,100
  102.6%102.4%100.0%
  128.7133.1100.0
  157.6118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived here for 13 years. Concord has easy access to Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill and is about 25 minutes from Oakland, and 45 minutes from San Francisco.  More

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I moved to Concord 20 years ago and have loved living here. It has a charming central square downtown that hosts farmers markets two days a week. I love the Music &  More

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We Moved to Concord from the Los Angeles area in 1982 as a young couple starting a family. Concord has been a great place to raise kids. Low crime and great people.  More

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