| Measure | Concord (CA)California, United States Remove Concord (CA) | Santa ClaraCalifornia, United States Remove Santa Clara |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.3 | 5.3 |
| Connector Score | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Safety | 6.3 | 8.1 |
| Affordability | 2.2 | 1.0 |
| Transportation | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 6.0 | 4.5 |
| Walkability | 5.0 | 4.8 |
| Things to do | 5.9 | 6.0 |
| Food & dining | 6.9 | 4.5 |
| Places to stay | 6.1 | 6.0 |
| Nature & outdoors | 7.5 | 2.0 |
| Scenic value | 6.5 | 3.0 |
| Family friendliness | 4.8 | 6.6 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Nightlife | 4.7 | 4.3 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 7.8 | 7.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $137 | $170 |
| Mid-range | $192 | $248 |
| Luxury | $312 | $421 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 148 | 188 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $2,250 | $3,000 |
| Population | 123K | 133K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Airport | Drive Train Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Concord (CA) | — | 1 h 1 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Outdoors | — |
| Known for | Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping | Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Theme & amusement parks, Live music, Pro sports |
| When to go | Peak: Summer with concerts at the Pavilion | — |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.