Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Antioch, CA
VS
Norwalk, CA
🏆 Norwalk leads 11 of 21 categories
Antioch
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$90,709
Violent Crime Index
160⚠ High
Population
115,016 ✓ Larger
Norwalk
California
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$91,259 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
99 ✓ Safer
Population
101,893
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Antioch, CA
Pros
More college-educated — 23.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Homes cost $22k less ($570,900 vs $593,100)
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)
Higher rents — median is $2,150/mo
Property crime (3193.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Norwalk, CA
Pros
38% less violent crime than Antioch
Commutes run 15 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.3 pts lower (5.6%)
Rent averages $290/mo less ($1,860 vs $2,150)
Milder winters — January highs near 69°F vs 56°F
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 91°F
Cons
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Pricier housing — median home is $593,100
Key Differences at a Glance
Antioch
Median Home Value
$22k less
$570,900 vs $593,100
Antioch
Summer Heat
7.0°F warmer
July avg high 91.4°F vs 84.4°F
Norwalk
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 115.5 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Norwalk
Median Income
$550
$91,259 vs $90,709/yr
Norwalk
Violent Crime
38% lower
374.4 vs 606.8 per 100k
Norwalk
Unemployment
2.3 pp lower
5.6% vs 7.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Antioch, CA | Norwalk, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 115.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $570,900⚠ High ✓ Lower | $593,100⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,150⚠ High | $1,860⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $90,709 | $91,259 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9%⚠ High | 5.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 44.9 min⚠ High | 29.5 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.7% ✓ Higher | 5.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 157⚠ High | 96 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 160⚠ High | 99 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 152⚠ High | 93 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (80) | C+ (83) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.8:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.0% ✓ Higher | 20.0% |
| High School or Higher | 85.6% ✓ Higher | 76.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Antioch Unified | Norwalk-La Mirada Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.7°F | 68.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 91.4°F ✓ Warmer | 84.4°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.6" ✓ Drier | 15.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 115,016 ✓ Larger | 101,893 |
| Median Age | 37.2 ✓ Older | 35.6 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.5% | 67.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 23.8% ✓ More | 22.9% |
| Over 65 | 13.5% | 13.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Antioch's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Norwalk's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Norwalk is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 21 decided categories above, Norwalk leads 11 of 21 categories. Antioch wins 10 and Norwalk wins 11. 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 Norwalk or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($570,900 vs $593,100 median home), income ($90,709 vs $91,259), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Antioch, CA and Norwalk, CA are about 350 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.