Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Antioch, CA
VS
Indio, CA
🏆 Indio leads 15 of 22 categories
Antioch
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$90,709 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
160⚠ High
Population
115,016 ✓ Larger
Indio
California
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$68,436
Violent Crime Index
88 ✓ Safer
Population
89,616
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Antioch, CA
Pros
Households earn $22,273 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 91°F vs 106°F
More college-educated — 23.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Smaller class sizes — 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Higher rents — median is $2,150/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $570,900
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)
Indio, CA
Pros
Rent averages $806/mo less ($1,344 vs $2,150)
Homes cost $198k less ($373,200 vs $570,900)
45% less violent crime than Antioch
Commutes run 22 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.6 pts lower (7.3%)
10% cheaper overall cost of living than Antioch
Cons
Median income trails Antioch by $22,273/yr
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Antioch
Median Income
$22,273
$90,709 vs $68,436/yr
Indio
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Indio
Violent Crime
45% lower
336.2 vs 606.8 per 100k
Indio
Median Home Value
$198k less
$373,200 vs $570,900
Indio
Unemployment
0.6 pp lower
7.3% vs 7.9% unemployment
Indio
Summer Heat
14.4°F warmer
July avg high 105.8°F vs 91.4°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Antioch, CA | Indio, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $570,900⚠ High | $373,200⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,150⚠ High | $1,344⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $90,709 ✓ Higher | $68,436 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9%⚠ High | 7.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 44.9 min⚠ High | 23.0 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.7% ✓ Higher | 4.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 157⚠ High | 85 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 160⚠ High | 88 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 152⚠ High | 79 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (80) | C (82) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.7:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.0% ✓ Higher | 19.4% |
| High School or Higher | 85.6% ✓ Higher | 77.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Antioch Unified | Desert Sands Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.7°F | 70.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 91.4°F | 105.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.6" | 2.9" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 115,016 ✓ Larger | 89,616 |
| Median Age | 37.2 | 39.2 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.5% | 69.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 23.8% ✓ More | 22.8% |
| Over 65 | 13.5% | 19.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Antioch's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Indio's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Indio is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Indio leads 15 of 22 categories. Antioch wins 7 and Indio 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 Indio or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($570,900 vs $373,200 median home), income ($90,709 vs $68,436), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Antioch, CA and Indio, CA are about 428 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.