Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Antioch, CA
VS
Sacramento, CA
🏆 Sacramento leads 14 of 22 categories
Antioch
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$90,709 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
160⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
115,016
Sacramento
California
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$78,954
Violent Crime Index
199⚠ High
Population
523,600 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Antioch, CA
Pros
20% less violent crime than Sacramento
Households earn $11,755 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
Pricier housing — median home is $570,900
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Sacramento, CA
Pros
Rent averages $558/mo less ($1,592 vs $2,150)
Commutes run 20 min shorter each way
Homes cost $120k less ($450,500 vs $570,900)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.6 pts lower (6.3%)
More college-educated — 35.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
9% cheaper overall cost of living than Antioch
Cons
Violent crime (754.9/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Antioch by $11,755/yr
Property crime (2547.3/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Antioch
Median Income
$11,755
$90,709 vs $78,954/yr
Antioch
Violent Crime
20% lower
606.8 vs 754.9 per 100k
Sacramento
Cost of Living
9% cheaper
COL index 108.9 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Sacramento
Median Home Value
$120k less
$450,500 vs $570,900
Sacramento
Unemployment
1.6 pp lower
6.3% vs 7.9% unemployment
Sacramento
Summer Heat
3.0°F warmer
July avg high 94.4°F vs 91.4°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Antioch, CA | Sacramento, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 108.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $570,900⚠ High | $450,500⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,150⚠ High | $1,592⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $90,709 ✓ Higher | $78,954 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9%⚠ High | 6.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 44.9 min⚠ High | 25.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.7% | 15.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 157⚠ High ✓ Safer | 168⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 160⚠ High ✓ Safer | 199⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 152⚠ High | 121⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (80) | B- (93) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.0% | 35.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.6% | 86.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Antioch Unified | Sacramento City Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.7°F | 56.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 91.4°F | 94.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.6" ✓ Drier | 20.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 115,016 | 523,600 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.2 ✓ Older | 35.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.5% ✓ Higher | 50.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% ✓ More | 22.0% |
| Over 65 | 13.5% | 13.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Antioch's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Sacramento's 108.9 (US average = 100).
Sacramento is 9% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Sacramento leads 14 of 22 categories. Antioch wins 8 and Sacramento 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 Sacramento or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($570,900 vs $450,500 median home), income ($90,709 vs $78,954), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Antioch, CA and Sacramento, CA are about 44 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.