Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Antioch, CA
VS
Orem, UT
🏆 Orem 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 ✓ Larger
Orem
Utah
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$77,568
Violent Crime Index
46 ✓ Safer
Population
97,100
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Antioch, CA
Pros
Households earn $13,141 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 56°F vs 38°F
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
Cost of living runs 21% higher than Orem
Orem, UT
Pros
Rent averages $860/mo less ($1,290 vs $2,150)
71% less violent crime than Antioch
Commutes run 25 min shorter each way
Homes cost $178k less ($392,900 vs $570,900)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 4.5 pts lower (3.4%)
21% cheaper overall cost of living than Antioch
Cons
Median income trails Antioch by $13,141/yr
Snowy winters — about 45" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Antioch
Median Income
$13,141
$90,709 vs $77,568/yr
Orem
Cost of Living
21% cheaper
COL index 97.1 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Orem
Violent Crime
71% lower
174.5 vs 606.8 per 100k
Orem
Median Home Value
$178k less
$392,900 vs $570,900
Orem
Unemployment
4.5 pp lower
3.4% vs 7.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Antioch, CA | Orem, UT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 97.1 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $570,900⚠ High | $392,900⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,150⚠ High | $1,290 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $90,709 ✓ Higher | $77,568 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9%⚠ High | 3.4% ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 44.9 min⚠ High | 19.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.7% | 13.5% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 157⚠ High | 53 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 160⚠ High | 46 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 152⚠ High | 65 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (80) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.0% | 42.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.6% | 93.9% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Antioch Unified | Alpine District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.7°F ✓ Warmer | 37.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 91.4°F | 92.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.6" ✓ Drier | 17.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 44.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 115,016 ✓ Larger | 97,100 |
| Median Age | 37.2 ✓ Older | 26.8 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.5% ✓ Higher | 59.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% | 27.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.5% ✓ More | 10.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Antioch's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Orem's 97.1 (US average = 100).
Orem is 21% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Orem leads 14 of 23 categories. Antioch wins 9 and Orem 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 Orem or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($570,900 vs $392,900 median home), income ($90,709 vs $77,568), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Antioch, CA and Orem, UT are about 564 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.