Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Antioch, CA
VS
Manchester, NH
🏆 Manchester leads 14 of 23 categories
Antioch
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$90,709 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
160⚠ High
Population
115,016
Manchester
New Hampshire
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$74,040
Violent Crime Index
88 ✓ Safer
Population
115,037 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Antioch, CA
Pros
Households earn $16,669 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 56°F vs 32°F
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)
Manchester, NH
Pros
Homes cost $266k less ($304,700 vs $570,900)
Rent averages $788/mo less ($1,362 vs $2,150)
45% less violent crime than Antioch
Commutes run 21 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.7 pts lower (4.2%)
14% cheaper overall cost of living than Antioch
Cons
Median income trails Antioch by $16,669/yr
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Antioch
Median Income
$16,669
$90,709 vs $74,040/yr
Antioch
Summer Heat
10.3°F warmer
July avg high 91.4°F vs 81.1°F
Manchester
Cost of Living
14% cheaper
COL index 104.2 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Manchester
Violent Crime
45% lower
336.0 vs 606.8 per 100k
Manchester
Median Home Value
$266k less
$304,700 vs $570,900
Manchester
Unemployment
3.7 pp lower
4.2% vs 7.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Antioch, CA | Manchester, NH |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 104.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $570,900⚠ High | $304,700 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,150⚠ High | $1,362⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $90,709 ✓ Higher | $74,040 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9%⚠ High | 4.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 44.9 min⚠ High | 24.2 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.7% ✓ Higher | 10.5% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 157⚠ High | 84 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 160⚠ High | 88 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 152⚠ High | 78 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (80) | B (100) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.5:1 | 11.9:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.0% | 32.3% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.6% | 88.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Antioch Unified | Manchester School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.7°F ✓ Warmer | 31.7°F |
| Avg High — July | 91.4°F ✓ Warmer | 81.1°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.6" ✓ Drier | 42.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 52.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 115,016 | 115,037 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.2 ✓ Older | 37.0 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.5% ✓ Higher | 48.2% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% ✓ More | 18.2% |
| Over 65 | 13.5% | 14.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Antioch's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Manchester's 104.2 (US average = 100).
Manchester is 14% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Manchester leads 14 of 23 categories. Antioch wins 9 and Manchester wins 14. 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 Manchester or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($570,900 vs $304,700 median home), income ($90,709 vs $74,040), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Antioch, CA and Manchester, NH are about 2,629 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.