Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Antioch, CA
VS
Paradise, NV
🏆 Paradise 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
Paradise
Nevada
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$55,224
Violent Crime Index
25 ✓ Safer
Population
189,733 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Antioch, CA
Pros
Households earn $35,485 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.0 pts lower (7.9%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 91°F vs 105°F
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
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Paradise, NV
Pros
Rent averages $958/mo less ($1,192 vs $2,150)
Homes cost $237k less ($333,800 vs $570,900)
84% less violent crime than Antioch
Commutes run 22 min shorter each way
18% cheaper overall cost of living than Antioch
Violent crime is well below the national average (94.1 vs 380/100k)
Cons
Median income trails Antioch by $35,485/yr
Higher unemployment (8.9% vs 7.9%)
Hot summers — July highs average 105°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Antioch
Median Income
$35,485
$90,709 vs $55,224/yr
Antioch
Unemployment
1.0 pp lower
7.9% vs 8.9% unemployment
Paradise
Cost of Living
18% cheaper
COL index 100.1 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Paradise
Violent Crime
84% lower
94.1 vs 606.8 per 100k
Paradise
Median Home Value
$237k less
$333,800 vs $570,900
Paradise
Summer Heat
13.1°F warmer
July avg high 104.5°F vs 91.4°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Antioch, CA | Paradise, NV |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 100.1⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $570,900⚠ High | $333,800⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,150⚠ High | $1,192 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $90,709 ✓ Higher | $55,224 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 8.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 44.9 min⚠ High | 22.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.7% ✓ Higher | 7.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 157⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 160⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 152⚠ High | 25 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (80) | C+ (86) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.5:1 | 18.3:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.0% | 23.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.6% ✓ Higher | 85.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Antioch Unified | Clark County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.7°F | 58.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 91.4°F | 104.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.6" | 4.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 0.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 115,016 | 189,733 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.2 | 38.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.5% ✓ Higher | 39.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% ✓ More | 18.9% |
| Over 65 | 13.5% | 15.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Antioch's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Paradise's 100.1 (US average = 100).
Paradise is 18% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Paradise leads 16 of 23 categories. Antioch wins 7 and Paradise 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 Paradise or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($570,900 vs $333,800 median home), income ($90,709 vs $55,224), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Antioch, CA and Paradise, NV are about 390 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.