Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Antioch, CA
VS
Longmont, CO
🏆 Longmont leads 16 of 23 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
Longmont
Colorado
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$89,720
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
98,282
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 45°F
Cons
Violent crime (606.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $2,150/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Cost of living runs 15% higher than Longmont
Longmont, CO
Pros
23% less violent crime than Antioch
Commutes run 20 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.8 pts lower (4.1%)
Rent averages $461/mo less ($1,689 vs $2,150)
More college-educated — 46.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
15% cheaper overall cost of living than Antioch
Cons
Violent crime (469.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2618.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Snowy winters — about 47" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Antioch
Median Income
$989
$90,709 vs $89,720/yr
Longmont
Cost of Living
15% cheaper
COL index 103.4 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Longmont
Violent Crime
23% lower
469.3 vs 606.8 per 100k
Longmont
Median Home Value
$83k less
$488,100 vs $570,900
Longmont
Unemployment
3.8 pp lower
4.1% vs 7.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Antioch, CA | Longmont, CO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 103.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $570,900⚠ High | $488,100⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,150⚠ High | $1,689⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $90,709 ✓ Higher | $89,720 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9%⚠ High | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 44.9 min⚠ High | 25.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.7% | 17.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 157⚠ High | 124⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 160⚠ High | 124⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 152⚠ High | 125⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (80) | B+ (109) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.5:1 | 16.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.0% | 46.0% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.6% | 92.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Antioch Unified | St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.7°F ✓ Warmer | 44.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 91.4°F ✓ Warmer | 90.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.6" ✓ Drier | 16.1" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 47.4" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 115,016 ✓ Larger | 98,282 |
| Median Age | 37.2 | 39.7 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.5% | 63.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 23.8% ✓ More | 20.4% |
| Over 65 | 13.5% | 17.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Antioch's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Longmont's 103.4 (US average = 100).
Longmont is 15% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Longmont leads 16 of 23 categories. Antioch wins 7 and Longmont wins 16. 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 Longmont or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($570,900 vs $488,100 median home), income ($90,709 vs $89,720), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Antioch, CA and Longmont, CO are about 907 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.