Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Antioch, CA
VS
Aurora, IL
🏆 Aurora leads 15 of 23 categories
Antioch
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$90,709 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
160⚠ High
Population
115,016
Aurora
Illinois
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$85,943
Violent Crime Index
70 ✓ Safer
Population
181,405 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Antioch, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 56°F vs 31°F
Households earn $4,766 more per year on average
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $570,900
Higher rents — median is $2,150/mo
Violent crime (606.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Aurora, IL
Pros
Homes cost $329k less ($241,600 vs $570,900)
56% less violent crime than Antioch
Rent averages $688/mo less ($1,462 vs $2,150)
Commutes run 16 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.3 pts lower (5.6%)
16% cheaper overall cost of living than Antioch
Cons
Median income trails Antioch by $4,766/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Antioch
Median Income
$4,766
$90,709 vs $85,943/yr
Antioch
Summer Heat
7.4°F warmer
July avg high 91.4°F vs 84.0°F
Aurora
Cost of Living
16% cheaper
COL index 102.6 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Aurora
Violent Crime
56% lower
266.0 vs 606.8 per 100k
Aurora
Median Home Value
$329k less
$241,600 vs $570,900
Aurora
Unemployment
2.3 pp lower
5.6% vs 7.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Antioch, CA | Aurora, IL |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 102.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $570,900⚠ High | $241,600 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,150⚠ High | $1,462⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $90,709 ✓ Higher | $85,943 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9%⚠ High | 5.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 44.9 min⚠ High | 28.6 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.7% | 12.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 157⚠ High | 66 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 160⚠ High | 70 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 152⚠ High | 60 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (80) | B+ (105) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.5:1 | 14.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.0% | 35.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.6% ✓ Higher | 80.9% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Antioch Unified | Indian Prairie CUSD 204 |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.7°F ✓ Warmer | 30.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 91.4°F ✓ Warmer | 84.0°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.6" ✓ Drier | 39.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 27.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 115,016 | 181,405 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.2 ✓ Older | 35.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.5% | 66.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 23.8% | 26.7% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.5% ✓ More | 10.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Antioch's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Aurora's 102.6 (US average = 100).
Aurora is 16% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Aurora leads 15 of 23 categories. Antioch wins 8 and Aurora wins 15. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Antioch to Aurora or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($570,900 vs $241,600 median home), income ($90,709 vs $85,943), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Antioch, CA and Aurora, IL are about 1,784 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.