Antioch, CA vs Stanton, CA

Stanton is moderately more affordable than Antioch, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Antioch scores 159 compared to 142 for Stanton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Antioch 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 $1,905/month in Stanton — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stanton is more affordable at $541,000 median vs $607,400.

Median household income in Antioch is $94,256 compared to $81,455 in Stanton (+15.7%). While Antioch 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 28.1% in Stanton.