Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Antioch, CA
VS
Murrieta, CA
🏆 Murrieta leads 15 of 22 categories
Antioch
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$90,709
Violent Crime Index
160⚠ High
Population
115,016 ✓ Larger
Murrieta
California
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$106,925 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
48 ✓ Safer
Population
111,899
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Antioch, CA
Pros
Smaller class sizes — 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio
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)
Median income trails Murrieta by $16,216/yr
Property crime (3193.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Murrieta, CA
Pros
70% less violent crime than Antioch
Violent crime is well below the national average (183.7 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
Households earn $16,216 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.2 pts lower (6.7%)
10% cheaper overall cost of living than Antioch
Cons
Nothing stands out — a close match here.
Key Differences at a Glance
Antioch
Summer Heat
4.2°F warmer
July avg high 91.4°F vs 87.2°F
Murrieta
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Murrieta
Median Income
$16,216
$106,925 vs $90,709/yr
Murrieta
Violent Crime
70% lower
183.7 vs 606.8 per 100k
Murrieta
Unemployment
1.2 pp lower
6.7% vs 7.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Antioch, CA | Murrieta, 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 | $567,700⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,150⚠ High | $2,150⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $90,709 | $106,925 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9%⚠ High | 6.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 44.9 min⚠ High | 35.0 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.7% | 13.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 157⚠ High | 47 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 160⚠ High | 48 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 152⚠ High | 45 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (80) | B- (93) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.0% | 29.9% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.6% | 92.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Antioch Unified | Murrieta Valley Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.7°F | 67.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 91.4°F ✓ Warmer | 87.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.6" ✓ Drier | 13.9" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 0.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 115,016 ✓ Larger | 111,899 |
| Median Age | 37.2 ✓ Older | 35.6 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.5% | 67.5% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 23.8% | 27.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.5% ✓ More | 12.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Antioch's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Murrieta's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Murrieta is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Murrieta leads 15 of 22 categories. Antioch wins 7 and Murrieta 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 Murrieta or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($570,900 vs $567,700 median home), income ($90,709 vs $106,925), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Antioch, CA and Murrieta, CA are about 399 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.