Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Antioch, CA
VS
Tacoma, WA
🏆 Tacoma leads 12 of 23 categories
Antioch
California
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$90,709 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
160⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
115,016
Tacoma
Washington
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$79,085
Violent Crime Index
280⚠ High
Population
219,234 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Antioch, CA
Pros
43% less violent crime than Tacoma
Households earn $11,624 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 56°F vs 48°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $2,150/mo
Pricier housing — median home is $570,900
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)
Tacoma, WA
Pros
Rent averages $661/mo less ($1,489 vs $2,150)
Homes cost $156k less ($415,300 vs $570,900)
Commutes run 15 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.5 pts lower (5.4%)
More college-educated — 32.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 91°F
Cons
Violent crime (1063.0/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Median income trails Antioch by $11,624/yr
Property crime (5603.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Antioch
Median Income
$11,624
$90,709 vs $79,085/yr
Antioch
Violent Crime
43% lower
606.8 vs 1063.0 per 100k
Antioch
Summer Heat
14.6°F warmer
July avg high 91.4°F vs 76.8°F
Tacoma
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 113.0 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Tacoma
Median Home Value
$156k less
$415,300 vs $570,900
Tacoma
Unemployment
2.5 pp lower
5.4% vs 7.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Antioch, CA | Tacoma, WA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 118.2⚠ High | 113.0⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $570,900⚠ High | $415,300⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,150⚠ High | $1,489⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $90,709 ✓ Higher | $79,085 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9%⚠ High | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 44.9 min⚠ High | 29.6 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.7% | 12.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 157⚠ High ✓ Safer | 275⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 160⚠ High ✓ Safer | 280⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 152⚠ High ✓ Safer | 267⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (80) | B- (91) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 21.5:1 | 18.8:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.0% | 32.8% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 85.6% | 90.9% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Antioch Unified | Tacoma School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 55.7°F ✓ Warmer | 48.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 91.4°F ✓ Warmer | 76.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.6" ✓ Drier | 40.8" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 5.6" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 115,016 | 219,234 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.2 ✓ Older | 36.9 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.5% ✓ Higher | 56.8% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% ✓ More | 19.7% |
| Over 65 | 13.5% | 14.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Antioch's cost of living index is 118.2 vs Tacoma's 113.0 (US average = 100).
Tacoma is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Tacoma leads 12 of 23 categories. Antioch wins 11 and Tacoma wins 12. 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 Tacoma or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($570,900 vs $415,300 median home), income ($90,709 vs $79,085), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Antioch, CA and Tacoma, WA are about 642 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.