Moving from Concord, CA to Evansville, IN

Moving from Concord, CA to Evansville, IN is a 2211 mi cross-country relocation β€” about 38h 31m of driving through 8 states. At this range professional movers, a PODS or U-Pack container, or an auto-transport service are usually on the table. The sections below pull current BEA cost-of-living, Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS, BLS wages, and NOAA climate normals for a side-by-side view.

2211 mi Β· 38h 31m by car Β· CA β†’ NV β†’ UT β†’ WY β†’ NE β†’ MO β†’ IL β†’ IN

COL -20.8% Home values -73.2% Ξ” -2.9Β°F annual

Distance & route

Driving
2211 mi
Drive time
38h 31m
States
8
Fuel (25 mpg)
88 gal
Route throughCA β†’ NV β†’ UT β†’ WY β†’ NE β†’ MO β†’ IL β†’ IN
Primary highwaysI 80, I 70, I 64
Major cities en routeOakland, Hayward, Antioch, Berkeley, Richmond

Route via OSRM driving profile. Actual time varies with traffic and season.

Cost of living

ConcordEvansvilleU.S. avg
All items (RPP)115.61391.528100.0
Rents172.58586.717100.0
Goods108.46594.318100.0
Services194.71866.735100.0

Overall prices in Evansville come in 20.8% under Concord β€” expect rent and services to carry most of that gap.

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (MSA-level Β· MSA-level); 2024.

Housing prices

Concord β€” typical home
$742,769
Evansville β€” typical home
$198,977
Concord β€” typical rent
$2,512/mo
Evansville β€” typical rent
$1,024/mo

Housing gap is large: Evansville typical home at $198,977 is 20.8% under Concord at $742,769 (Zillow, 2026-03).

YoY change: Concord -3.4%, Evansville +3.7%. Snapshot: 2026-03. Data provided by Zillow.

Climate

1991–2020 normalsConcordEvansville
Annual avg temperature62Β°F59Β°F
January avg low41Β°F27Β°F
July avg high88Β°F89Β°F
Annual snowfallβ€”β€”
Annual precipitation16.1"47.8"

Climate is roughly comparable on the annual mean β€” 62.0Β°F vs 59.1Β°F per NOAA 1991–2020 normals.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (stations: CONCORD BUCHANAN FLD, CA US, EVANSVILLE MUSEUM, IN US).

Demographics

ACS 5-year 2023ConcordEvansville
Population124,260116,441
Median household income$109,195$52,251
Median age38.638.1
Bachelor's degree or higher26.1%15.2%
Avg household size2.722.23

Median household income in Evansville is 20.8% below Concord ($109,195 vs $52,251, ACS 5-year 2023).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2023.

Jobs & wages

Concord MSA β€” median wage
$72,050
Evansville MSA β€” median wage
$41,930
Concord MSA β€” employment
2,422,210
Evansville MSA β€” employment
152,180

Top occupations in Evansville MSA

OccupationEmploymentMedian wage
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 17,860 $38,480
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 16,890 $36,600
Production Occupations 14,790 $42,760
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 13,900 $27,390
Sales and Related Occupations 13,580 $31,810

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.

Moving between California and Indiana

California income tax
13.3% top marginal
Indiana income tax
3% top marginal

State income-tax top marginal rates are from the Tax Foundation, updated annually. Check Indiana's DMV for the current deadline to transfer driver license and vehicle registration after establishing residency. Consult a tax professional for your specific filing situation β€” state tax treatment depends on residency, sourcing, and reciprocity agreements.

Best time to move

Moving companies typically charge 20–30% more between Memorial Day and Labor Day (peak season). October through April offers the lowest rates and better mover availability.

To avoid mid-semester school transfers, most U.S. families schedule moves between mid-June and mid-August. Public school calendars typically run late August or early September through late May or early June.

Winter driving along this route

  • Donner Pass (I-80) and Tejon Pass (I-5 Grapevine) see chain requirements and occasional closures December through March.
  • I-80 east of Reno and US-50 across the Sierra can require chains in winter storms.
  • I-80 through Parleys Canyon and I-70 through the San Rafael Swell see winter closures; I-15 north of Salt Lake can slow in storms.
  • I-80 across southern Wyoming frequently closes in winter storms November through April β€” check WYDOT 511 before departure.

State DOT 511 phone or web services provide real-time road conditions year-round.

Frequently asked

Is Evansville more expensive than Concord?

Based on BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), overall price level in Evansville is 20.8% lower than Concord (91.528 vs 115.613, U.S. average = 100). Rent and services typically carry most of this gap.

How much do homes cost in Evansville compared to Concord?

Zillow ZHVI (2026-03) puts the typical home value at $198,977 in Evansville vs $742,769 in Concord β€” a 73.2% lower figure. Data provided by Zillow Research.

When is the best time to move from Concord to Evansville?

Moving companies usually charge 20–30% less between October and April (off-peak). Memorial Day through Labor Day is peak pricing. For a 2211 mi drive, weather on the route matters too β€” see the timing section above for state-specific winter warnings.

How does the job market in Evansville compare to Concord?

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics show median wages of $41,930 in the Evansville MSA vs $72,050 in the Concord MSA, on total employment of 152,180 and 2,422,210 respectively. Top occupations on the destination side appear in the Jobs & wages section above.

How far is Evansville, IN from Concord, CA?

The driving distance is 2211 mi and the route typically takes 38h 31m via I 80 and I 70. The trip crosses 8 state(s). Actual time varies with traffic and season.

How does household income compare in Concord vs Evansville?

Median household income on the Census ACS 5-year (2023) is $52,251 in Evansville vs $109,195 in Concord β€” a 52.1% lower figure. Compare this against the cost-of-living gap above when budgeting.

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City profiles: Concord, CA Β· Evansville, IN.

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