Antioch, CA vs Benicia, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Antioch
57.9
#1957 nationally
Benicia
66.9
#1481 nationally
Benicia leads in crime level (3.7 vs 16.6). Benicia leads in median household income ($124,375 vs $90,709). Benicia leads in average commute (33.5 min vs 44.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Antioch, CA | Benicia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 57.9 (#1957) | 66.9 (#1481) |
| Population | 117,096 | 26,429 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $595,248 | $784,805 |
| Median Household Income | $90,709 | $124,375 |
| Average Commute | 44.9 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 16.6 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 168 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+23.0 |
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57.9 Score
Antioch, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$595,248
Population
117,096
Crime
High
Walk Score
41
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66.9 Score
Benicia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,805
Population
26,429
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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