Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Antioch, CA
VS
Boulder, CO
🏆 Boulder leads 12 of 23 categories
Antioch
California
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$90,709 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
160⚠ High
Population
115,016 ✓ Larger
Boulder
Colorado
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$80,243
Violent Crime Index
85 ✓ Safer
Population
106,598
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Antioch, CA
Pros
Homes cost $349k less ($570,900 vs $919,700)
Households earn $10,466 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 56°F vs 47°F
Cons
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)
Higher rents — median is $2,150/mo
Property crime (3193.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Boulder, CO
Pros
More college-educated — 76.6% hold a bachelor's or higher
47% less violent crime than Antioch
Commutes run 26 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.5 pts lower (5.4%)
Rent averages $297/mo less ($1,853 vs $2,150)
11% cheaper overall cost of living than Antioch
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $919,700
Property crime (2733.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Median income trails Antioch by $10,466/yr
Snowy winters — about 85" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Antioch
Median Income
$10,466
$90,709 vs $80,243/yr
Antioch
Median Home Value
$349k less
$570,900 vs $919,700
Antioch
Summer Heat
3.4°F warmer
July avg high 91.4°F vs 88.0°F
Boulder
Cost of Living
11% cheaper
COL index 107.2 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Boulder
Violent Crime
47% lower
322.3 vs 606.8 per 100k
Boulder
Unemployment
2.5 pp lower
5.4% vs 7.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Antioch, CA | Boulder, CO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 107.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $570,900⚠ High ✓ Lower | $919,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,150⚠ High | $1,853⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $90,709 ✓ Higher | $80,243 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9%⚠ High | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 44.9 min⚠ High | 19.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.7% | 28.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 157⚠ High | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 160⚠ High | 85 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 152⚠ High | 130⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (80) | A- (114) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.5:1 | 17.6:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.0% | 76.6% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.6% | 96.9% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Antioch Unified | Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.7°F ✓ Warmer | 47.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 91.4°F ✓ Warmer | 88.0°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.6" ✓ Drier | 19.7" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 85.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 115,016 ✓ Larger | 106,598 |
| Median Age | 37.2 ✓ Older | 28.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.5% ✓ Higher | 47.2% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% ✓ More | 11.7% |
| Over 65 | 13.5% ✓ More | 12.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Antioch's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Boulder's 107.2 (US average = 100).
Boulder is 11% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Boulder leads 12 of 23 categories. Antioch wins 11 and Boulder wins 12. 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 Boulder or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($570,900 vs $919,700 median home), income ($90,709 vs $80,243), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Antioch, CA and Boulder, CO are about 898 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.