Antioch, CA vs Palmdale, 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
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Antioch leads in walk score (41 vs 24). Antioch leads in median household income ($90,709 vs $78,414). Palmdale leads in cost of living index (130 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Antioch, CA | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 57.9 (#1957) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 117,096 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $595,248 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $90,709 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 44.9 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 16.6 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+32.9 |
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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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58 Score
Palmdale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$503,499
Population
161,404
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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