Antioch, CA vs Santa Clarita, CA

Antioch is moderately more affordable than Santa Clarita, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Antioch scores 159 compared to 175 for Santa Clarita, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Santa Clarita can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Antioch is $2,241/month compared to $2,486/month in Santa Clarita — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Antioch is more affordable at $607,400 median vs $721,000.

Median household income in Antioch is $94,256 compared to $119,926 in Santa Clarita (-21.4%). While Santa Clarita is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Antioch spend roughly 28.5% of their income on rent, more than the 24.9% in Santa Clarita.