Moving from Concord, CA to League City, TX

A 1941 mi cross-country move between Concord and League City is 33h 44m on paper and typically three to five days in practice, through 4 states. Nearly every household line β€” rent, taxes, climate, commute β€” usually shifts. This page assembles the federal and Zillow data to make those differences visible on a single screen.

1941 mi Β· 33h 44m by car Β· CA β†’ AZ β†’ NM β†’ TX

COL -14.7% Home values -49.9% Ξ” +8.6Β°F annual

Distance & route

Driving
1941 mi
Drive time
33h 44m
States
4
Fuel (25 mpg)
78 gal
Route throughCA β†’ AZ β†’ NM β†’ TX
Primary highwaysI 10, I 5, US 180
Major cities en routeFairfield, Antioch, Vallejo, Berkeley, Richmond

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

Cost of living

ConcordLeague CityU.S. avg
All items (RPP)115.61398.629100.0
Rents172.58595.288100.0
Goods108.465100.639100.0
Services194.718104.51100.0

Expect about 14.7% lower overall cost of living β€” BEA RPP 2024 has League City at 98.629 vs Concord at 115.613.

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

Housing prices

Concord β€” typical home
$742,769
League City β€” typical home
$372,300
Concord β€” typical rent
$2,512/mo
League City β€” typical rent
$1,757/mo

Expect roughly 14.7% lower home prices β€” ZHVI goes from $742,769 to $372,300 moving to League City.

YoY change: Concord -3.4%, League City -1.0%. Snapshot: 2026-03. Data provided by Zillow.

Climate

1991–2020 normalsConcordLeague City
Annual avg temperature62Β°F71Β°F
January avg low41Β°F46Β°F
July avg high88Β°F92Β°F
Annual snowfallβ€”0.2"
Annual precipitation16.1"60.2"

Annual temperature rises 8.6Β°F moving to League City per NOAA normals.

League City gets essentially no annual snowfall on the NOAA 1991–2020 normals β€” winter gear can largely stay in storage.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (stations: CONCORD BUCHANAN FLD, CA US, HOUSTON NWSO, TX US).

Demographics

ACS 5-year 2023ConcordLeague City
Population124,260114,885
Median household income$109,195$119,870
Median age38.637.7
Bachelor's degree or higher26.1%32.7%
Avg household size2.722.68

Households in League City earn about 14.7% more at the median β€” ACS 5-year 2023.

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

Jobs & wages

Concord MSA β€” median wage
$72,050
League City MSA β€” median wage
$46,960
Concord MSA β€” employment
2,422,210
League City MSA β€” employment
3,179,460

Top occupations in League City MSA

OccupationEmploymentMedian wage
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 387,430 $41,570
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 305,780 $39,450
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 288,170 $27,490
Sales and Related Occupations 269,160 $35,450
Management Occupations 268,670 $109,460

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.

Moving between California and Texas

California income tax
13.3% top marginal
Texas income tax
no state income tax

State income-tax top marginal rates are from the Tax Foundation, updated annually. Check Texas'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-17 and I-40 through the Flagstaff area can see winter closures; the rest of Arizona is generally clear year-round.
  • Raton Pass (I-25 at the Colorado line) can close in winter storms.

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

Packing & arrival checklist

  • Air conditioning matters: July highs in League City average 92Β°F on NOAA normals. If the new place has window-unit or no AC, plan that purchase for the first week.
  • Pack rain gear on top: League City averages 60.2 in of annual precipitation β€” waterproof jackets and boots are worth unpacking before the big boxes.
  • Coastal Texas sees hurricanes June through November; inland areas face severe thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes in spring.
  • Arrange utility connection (power, internet, gas, water) two weeks ahead of move-in.
  • Update mailing address with USPS change-of-address within the first week post-move.
  • Register to vote in Texas after establishing residency.

Frequently asked

How does household income compare in Concord vs League City?

Median household income on the Census ACS 5-year (2023) is $119,870 in League City vs $109,195 in Concord β€” a 9.8% higher figure. Compare this against the cost-of-living gap above when budgeting.

How far is League City, TX from Concord, CA?

The driving distance is 1941 mi and the route typically takes 33h 44m via I 10 and I 5. The trip crosses 4 state(s). Actual time varies with traffic and season.

How much do homes cost in League City compared to Concord?

Zillow ZHVI (2026-03) puts the typical home value at $372,300 in League City vs $742,769 in Concord β€” a 49.9% lower figure. Data provided by Zillow Research.

Is League City more expensive than Concord?

Based on BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), overall price level in League City is 14.7% lower than Concord (98.629 vs 115.613, U.S. average = 100). Rent and services typically carry most of this gap.

When is the best time to move from Concord to League City?

Moving companies usually charge 20–30% less between October and April (off-peak). Memorial Day through Labor Day is peak pricing. For a 1941 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 League City compare to Concord?

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics show median wages of $46,960 in the League City MSA vs $72,050 in the Concord MSA, on total employment of 3,179,460 and 2,422,210 respectively. Top occupations on the destination side appear in the Jobs & wages section above.

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City profiles: Concord, CA Β· League City, TX.

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