Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Antioch, CA
VS
Portland, OR
🏆 Portland leads 13 of 23 categories
Antioch
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$90,709 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
160⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
115,016
Portland
Oregon
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$85,876
Violent Crime Index
190⚠ High
Population
646,101 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Antioch, CA
Pros
16% less violent crime than Portland
Milder winters — January highs near 56°F vs 47°F
Households earn $4,833 more per year on average
Cons
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)
Property crime (3193.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Portland, OR
Pros
Rent averages $620/mo less ($1,530 vs $2,150)
Commutes run 20 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 52.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.3 pts lower (5.6%)
12% cheaper overall cost of living than Antioch
Homes cost $48k less ($523,100 vs $570,900)
Cons
Violent crime (720.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (5526.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Median income trails Antioch by $4,833/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Antioch
Median Income
$4,833
$90,709 vs $85,876/yr
Antioch
Violent Crime
16% lower
606.8 vs 720.1 per 100k
Antioch
Summer Heat
11.1°F warmer
July avg high 91.4°F vs 80.3°F
Portland
Cost of Living
12% cheaper
COL index 106.6 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Portland
Median Home Value
$48k less
$523,100 vs $570,900
Portland
Unemployment
2.3 pp lower
5.6% vs 7.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Antioch, CA | Portland, OR |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 106.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $570,900⚠ High | $523,100⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,150⚠ High | $1,530⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $90,709 ✓ Higher | $85,876 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9%⚠ High | 5.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 44.9 min⚠ High | 24.8 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.7% | 22.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 157⚠ High ✓ Safer | 219⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 160⚠ High ✓ Safer | 190⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 152⚠ High ✓ Safer | 263⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (80) | A- (112) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.5:1 | 16.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.0% | 52.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.6% | 93.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Antioch Unified | Portland SD 1J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.7°F ✓ Warmer | 46.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 91.4°F ✓ Warmer | 80.3°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.6" ✓ Drier | 44.9" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 3.6" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 115,016 | 646,101 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.2 | 38.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.5% ✓ Higher | 53.3% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% ✓ More | 16.8% |
| Over 65 | 13.5% | 14.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Antioch's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Portland's 106.6 (US average = 100).
Portland is 12% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Portland leads 13 of 23 categories. Antioch wins 10 and Portland wins 13. 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 Portland or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($570,900 vs $523,100 median home), income ($90,709 vs $85,876), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Antioch, CA and Portland, OR are about 524 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.