Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Antioch, CA
VS
Suffolk, VA
🏆 Suffolk 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
Suffolk
Virginia
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$87,758
Violent Crime Index
98 ✓ Safer
Population
94,856
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 49°F
Households earn $2,951 more per year on average
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $570,900
Higher rents — median is $2,150/mo
Violent crime (606.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 21% higher than Suffolk
Suffolk, VA
Pros
Homes cost $257k less ($314,400 vs $570,900)
Rent averages $774/mo less ($1,376 vs $2,150)
39% less violent crime than Antioch
Commutes run 15 min shorter each way
21% cheaper overall cost of living than Antioch
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.6 pts lower (6.3%)
Cons
Median income trails Antioch by $2,951/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Antioch
Median Income
$2,951
$90,709 vs $87,758/yr
Antioch
Summer Heat
4.6°F warmer
July avg high 91.4°F vs 86.8°F
Suffolk
Cost of Living
21% cheaper
COL index 97.4 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Suffolk
Violent Crime
39% lower
371.0 vs 606.8 per 100k
Suffolk
Median Home Value
$257k less
$314,400 vs $570,900
Suffolk
Unemployment
1.6 pp lower
6.3% vs 7.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Antioch, CA | Suffolk, VA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 97.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $570,900⚠ High | $314,400⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,150⚠ High | $1,376⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $90,709 ✓ Higher | $87,758 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9%⚠ High | 6.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 44.9 min⚠ High | 29.6 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.7% ✓ Higher | 7.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 157⚠ High | 89 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 160⚠ High | 98 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 152⚠ High | 75 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (80) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.5:1 | 14.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.0% | 32.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.6% | 91.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Antioch Unified | Suffolk City Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.7°F ✓ Warmer | 49.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 91.4°F ✓ Warmer | 86.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.6" ✓ Drier | 51.8" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 5.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 115,016 ✓ Larger | 94,856 |
| Median Age | 37.2 | 38.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.5% | 70.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 23.8% ✓ More | 23.6% |
| Over 65 | 13.5% | 14.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Antioch's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Suffolk's 97.4 (US average = 100).
Suffolk is 21% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Suffolk leads 15 of 23 categories. Antioch wins 8 and Suffolk 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 Suffolk or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($570,900 vs $314,400 median home), income ($90,709 vs $87,758), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Antioch, CA and Suffolk, VA are about 2,458 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.