Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Antioch, CA
VS
Grand Prairie, TX
🏆 Grand Prairie 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
Grand Prairie
Texas
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$76,626
Violent Crime Index
58 ✓ Safer
Population
197,279 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Antioch, CA
Pros
Households earn $14,083 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)
Grand Prairie, TX
Pros
Homes cost $328k less ($242,900 vs $570,900)
64% less violent crime than Antioch
Rent averages $769/mo less ($1,381 vs $2,150)
Commutes run 17 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.9 pts lower (5.0%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (221.2 vs 380/100k)
Cons
Median income trails Antioch by $14,083/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Antioch
Median Income
$14,083
$90,709 vs $76,626/yr
Grand Prairie
Cost of Living
15% cheaper
COL index 103.3 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Grand Prairie
Violent Crime
64% lower
221.2 vs 606.8 per 100k
Grand Prairie
Median Home Value
$328k less
$242,900 vs $570,900
Grand Prairie
Unemployment
2.9 pp lower
5.0% vs 7.9% unemployment
Grand Prairie
Summer Heat
4.1°F warmer
July avg high 95.5°F vs 91.4°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Antioch, CA | Grand Prairie, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $570,900⚠ High | $242,900 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,150⚠ High | $1,381⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $90,709 ✓ Higher | $76,626 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9%⚠ High | 5.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 44.9 min⚠ High | 28.1 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.7% ✓ Higher | 9.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 157⚠ High | 65 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 160⚠ High | 58 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 152⚠ High | 76 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (80) | B- (92) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.5:1 | 15.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.0% | 26.9% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.6% ✓ Higher | 81.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Antioch Unified | GRAND PRAIRIE ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.7°F | 58.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 91.4°F | 95.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.6" ✓ Drier | 40.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 0.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 115,016 | 197,279 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.2 ✓ Older | 33.7 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.5% ✓ Higher | 59.2% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% | 27.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.5% ✓ More | 10.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Antioch's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Grand Prairie's 103.3 (US average = 100).
Grand Prairie is 15% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Grand Prairie leads 15 of 23 categories. Antioch wins 8 and Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($570,900 vs $242,900 median home), income ($90,709 vs $76,626), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Antioch, CA and Grand Prairie, TX are about 1,439 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.