Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Antioch, CA
VS
Quincy, MA
🏆 Quincy leads 15 of 23 categories
Antioch
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$90,709 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
160⚠ High
Population
115,016 ✓ Larger
Quincy
Massachusetts
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$90,668
Violent Crime Index
88 ✓ Safer
Population
100,981
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Antioch, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 56°F vs 38°F
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)
Property crime (3193.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher rents — median is $2,150/mo
Quincy, MA
Pros
45% less violent crime than Antioch
Commutes run 11 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 46.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.2 pts lower (6.7%)
Rent averages $249/mo less ($1,901 vs $2,150)
Cooler summers — July highs near 83°F vs 91°F
Cons
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.6)
Snowy winters — about 51" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Antioch
Summer Heat
8.4°F warmer
July avg high 91.4°F vs 83.0°F
Quincy
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 111.6 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Quincy
Violent Crime
45% lower
335.1 vs 606.8 per 100k
Quincy
Unemployment
1.2 pp lower
6.7% vs 7.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Antioch, CA | Quincy, MA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 111.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $570,900⚠ High | $563,200⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,150⚠ High | $1,901⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $90,709 ✓ Higher | $90,668 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9%⚠ High | 6.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 44.9 min⚠ High | 33.9 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.7% | 15.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 157⚠ High | 78 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 160⚠ High | 88 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 152⚠ High | 63 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (80) | A (119) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.5:1 | 13.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.0% | 46.9% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.6% | 89.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Antioch Unified | Quincy |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.7°F ✓ Warmer | 37.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 91.4°F ✓ Warmer | 83.0°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.6" ✓ Drier | 52.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 50.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 115,016 ✓ Larger | 100,981 |
| Median Age | 37.2 | 38.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.5% ✓ Higher | 43.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% ✓ More | 15.0% |
| Over 65 | 13.5% | 16.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Antioch's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Quincy's 111.6 (US average = 100).
Quincy is 7% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Quincy leads 15 of 23 categories. Antioch wins 8 and Quincy 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 Quincy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($570,900 vs $563,200 median home), income ($90,709 vs $90,668), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Antioch, CA and Quincy, MA are about 2,660 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.