Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Antioch, CA
VS
Santa Clarita, CA
🏆 Santa Clarita leads 17 of 23 categories
Antioch
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$90,709
Violent Crime Index
160⚠ High
Population
115,016
Santa Clarita
California
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$116,186 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
44 ✓ Safer
Population
225,850 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Antioch, CA
Pros
Homes cost $98k less ($570,900 vs $669,200)
Rent averages $165/mo less ($2,150 vs $2,315)
Smaller class sizes — 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (606.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Santa Clarita by $25,477/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Property crime (3193.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Santa Clarita, CA
Pros
73% less violent crime than Antioch
Households earn $25,477 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.4 pts lower (5.5%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (165.4 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 38.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Pricier housing — median home is $669,200
Higher rents — median is $2,315/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Antioch
Median Home Value
$98k less
$570,900 vs $669,200
Santa Clarita
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 115.5 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Santa Clarita
Median Income
$25,477
$116,186 vs $90,709/yr
Santa Clarita
Violent Crime
73% lower
165.4 vs 606.8 per 100k
Santa Clarita
Unemployment
2.4 pp lower
5.5% vs 7.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Antioch, CA | Santa Clarita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 115.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $570,900⚠ High ✓ Lower | $669,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,150⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,315⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $90,709 | $116,186 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9%⚠ High | 5.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 44.9 min⚠ High | 35.2 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.7% | 13.7% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 157⚠ High | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 160⚠ High | 44 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 152⚠ High | 56 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (80) | C+ (84) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 26.5:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.0% | 38.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.6% | 91.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Antioch Unified | Saugus Union |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.7°F | 63.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 91.4°F | 94.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.6" ✓ Drier | 15.5" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 0.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 115,016 | 225,850 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.2 | 37.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.5% | 71.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 23.8% | 25.4% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.5% ✓ More | 12.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Antioch's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Santa Clarita's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Santa Clarita is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Santa Clarita leads 17 of 23 categories. Antioch wins 6 and Santa Clarita wins 17. 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 Santa Clarita or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($570,900 vs $669,200 median home), income ($90,709 vs $116,186), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Antioch, CA and Santa Clarita, CA are about 307 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.