Moving from Concord, CA to San Jose, CA
Moving from Concord, CA to San Jose, CA covers 58 mi and about 1h 13m by car through 1 state(s). That is far enough that housing, cost-of-living, climate, and job market can all move meaningfully β the sections below pull current figures from BEA, Zillow, the Census Bureau, BLS, and NOAA to map exactly where the differences fall.
58 mi Β· 1h 13m by car Β· CA
Distance & route
| Route through | CA |
|---|---|
| Primary highways | I 680, US 101, CA 242 |
| Major cities en route | Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Fremont, San Mateo, Hayward |
Route via OSRM driving profile. Actual time varies with traffic and season.
Cost of living
| Concord | San Jose | U.S. avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items (RPP) | 115.613 | 110.423 | 100.0 |
| Rents | 172.585 | 156.659 | 100.0 |
| Goods | 108.465 | 105.168 | 100.0 |
| Services | 194.718 | 211.901 | 100.0 |
Overall cost of living in San Jose and Concord is within Β±5% on the BEA Regional Price Parity (2024) β plan your budget on category-level differences instead.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (MSA-level Β· MSA-level); 2024.
Housing prices
Typical home value in San Jose is 4.5% above Concord β $742,769 vs $1,463,614 per Zillow ZHVI (2026-03). Budget the mortgage math early.
YoY change: Concord -3.4%, San Jose -2.5%. Snapshot: 2026-03. Data provided by Zillow.
Climate
| 1991β2020 normals | Concord | San Jose |
|---|---|---|
| Annual avg temperature | 62Β°F | 62Β°F |
| January avg low | 41Β°F | 43Β°F |
| July avg high | 88Β°F | 82Β°F |
| Annual snowfall | β | 0.0" |
| Annual precipitation | 16.1" | 16.1" |
Annual average temperatures in Concord (62.0Β°F) and San Jose (61.5Β°F) stay within 5Β°F of each other (NOAA normals).
San Jose gets essentially no annual snowfall on the NOAA 1991β2020 normals β winter gear can largely stay in storage.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991β2020 (stations: CONCORD BUCHANAN FLD, CA US, SAN JOSE, CA US).
Demographics
| ACS 5-year 2023 | Concord | San Jose |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 124,260 | 990,054 |
| Median household income | $109,195 | $141,565 |
| Median age | 38.6 | 38.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.1% | 26.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.72 | 3.03 |
Median household income in San Jose is 4.5% above Concord ($109,195 vs $141,565, ACS 5-year 2023).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2023.
Jobs & wages
Top occupations in San Jose MSA
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 161,790 | $175,110 |
| Management Occupations | 119,300 | $206,650 |
| Software Developers | 96,590 | $199,100 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 93,740 | $59,850 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 90,500 | $120,970 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Best time to move
Moving companies typically charge 20β30% 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.
State DOT 511 phone or web services provide real-time road conditions year-round.
Packing & arrival checklist
- Wildfire season in California typically peaks July through October β register for county emergency alerts during unpack.
- 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.
Frequently asked
Is San Jose more expensive than Concord?
Based on BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), overall price level in San Jose is 4.5% lower than Concord (110.423 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 San Jose?
Moving companies usually charge 20β30% less between October and April (off-peak). Memorial Day through Labor Day is peak pricing. For a 58 mi drive, weather on the route matters too β see the timing section above for state-specific winter warnings.
How much do homes cost in San Jose compared to Concord?
Zillow ZHVI (2026-03) puts the typical home value at $1,463,614 in San Jose vs $742,769 in Concord β a 97.0% higher figure. Data provided by Zillow Research.
How far is San Jose, CA from Concord, CA?
The driving distance is 58 mi and the route typically takes 1h 13m via I 680 and US 101. The trip crosses 1 state(s). Actual time varies with traffic and season.
How does the job market in San Jose compare to Concord?
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics show median wages of $81,470 in the San Jose MSA vs $72,050 in the Concord MSA, on total employment of 1,141,820 and 2,422,210 respectively. Top occupations on the destination side appear in the Jobs & wages section above.
How does household income compare in Concord vs San Jose?
Median household income on the Census ACS 5-year (2023) is $141,565 in San Jose vs $109,195 in Concord β a 29.6% higher figure. Compare this against the cost-of-living gap above when budgeting.
Plan the move
Estimate costs with our moving cost calculator, or see where else to move from Concord.
City profiles: Concord, CA Β· San Jose, CA.